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AUGUST 2003 VOLUME 45 NUMBER 8 SSTORMTORM DDATAATA

AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION noaa NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER, ASHEVILLE, NC Cover: Barely a hurricane, Erika made landfall in extreme northeastern Mexico on August 16, 2003. The hurricane weakened rapidly and dissipated over the mountains of northeastern Mexico on August 17, 2003. Two ﬂ ood related deaths occurred in Mexico. There were no deaths or injuries reported in the United States. (Satellite courtesy: Axel Graumann, NCDC/NOAA.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Outstanding Storm of the Month …..…………….…...... ……..…………..…….…..…..... 4 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena ....…….…....………..……...... …...... 5 Reference Notes ...... ……...... ………...... …..……...... 303

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2 August 2003 Confirmed Tornadoes 3

F Scale F 0 F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 F Scale F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total Number 32 11 1 0 0 0 44 OUTSTANDING STORMS OF THE MONTH

THERE IS NO

“OUTSTANDING STORM OF THE MONTH”

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2003.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, Central Jefferson County Countywide 01 0000CST 0 0 0 0 Heavy Rain 31 2359CST The Birmingham International Airport measured 9.48 inches of rain in August. This was the 4th highest total for August since records began in 1900. Fayette County Glen Allen 03 1340CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed in Glen Allen. Lamar County Beaverton 03 1430CST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were knocked down in and around Beaverton. Marion County Hamilton to 03 1445CST 0 0 9K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Guin 1455CST Several trees were blown down across the southern part of the county from Hamilton to Guin. Sumter County Cuba 03 1545CST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down in and around Cuba. Jefferson County Countywide 03 1555CST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1607CST A few trees were blown down in separate locations across the county. Pike County Troy 03 1607CST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were knocked down in the city of Troy. Jefferson County Countywide 03 1700CST 0 0 35K 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Several roads were flooded across the county. Many of the roads were temporarily closed. The most significant flooding occurred in the eastern part of the county from Birmingham to Trussville. A few homes in Woodlawn received minor flood damage. Fire Department personnel rescued several stranded motorists from the high water. Dallas County Minter 04 1440CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Dallas County Minter 04 1440CST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Nickel size hail was reported in Minter. A few power lines were also blown down in Minter. Autauga County Billingsley 04 1629CST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were knocked down in Billingsley. Lamar County Countywide 05 0420CST 0 0 17K 0 Flash Flood 0720CST Very heavy rain in a short period of time produced flooding in Lamar County. Water washed over the top of several bridges in Millport and Sulligent. A few streets were flooded in Vernon. Montgomery County Montgomery 06 0530CST 0 0 22K 0 Flash Flood 0630CST Very heavy rain in a short period of time caused flooding in and around Montgomery. Several roads were flooded and were temporarily impassable. The fire department pulled several stranded motorists to safety. A few homes were damaged by the flood water. Marion County Countywide 06 0815CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1000CST A few roads were flooded in Marion County. Vehicles were stranded in high water. Lee County 2.6 NW Mc Culloh 15 1456CST 0 0 1.5K 0 Lightning Lightning struck the northwest corner of a house on Lee Road 836 causing six bricks to be knocked out of the outer wall at that corner. A metal fence post was blackened, and a garage door opener, a satellite dish, and two satellite receivers were rendered inoperative. Shelby County Pelham 16 1030CST 0 0 3K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a brick mailbox housing containing a metal mailbox with explosive force knocking a number of bricks in different directions. The lightning strike was believed responsible for damage to cable equipment at several houses including at least one television set and one computer that were rendered inoperable.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, Central Tallapoosa County Hackneyville 16 1430CST 0 0 7K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down in Hackneyville. Cherokee County 4.5 SW Centre 16 1655CST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were knocked down along CR 38 near Plano. Jefferson County Hoover to 18 1515CST 0 0 25K 0 Flash Flood Vestavia Hills 1630CST Several roads and creeks were flooded in Hoover and Vestavia Hills. Marion County Bear Creek to 20 2030CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood Whitehouse 2230CST Radar estimated three to four and half inches of rain across northeast Marion County in a three hour period. Several roads from Bear Creek to Goddard to Whitehouse were temporarily impassable due to high water. Lamar County Kennedy 27 1535CST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were blown down in Kennedy. Some of the lines landed on a vehicle causing moderate damage. Calhoun County Ohatchee 27 1550CST 0 0 48K 0 Lightning Calhoun County Ohatchee 27 1550CST 0 0 32K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in and around Ohatchee. One tree fell on a trailer. Three occupants of the trailer escaped injury but the trailer was heavily damaged. Damaging winds also tore part of the roof off the Dollar General Store. One home in the Webster's Chapel Community suffered extensive damage after being struck by lightning. Two additional structures were struck by lightning during the storms and subsequent fires caused damage. St. Clair County Ashville 27 1631CST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down in Ashville. Chilton County 4 ESE Jemison 27 1810CST 0 0 2K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a residence in Collins Chapel community causing a small fire. Chilton County Clanton 27 1905CST 0 0 3K 0 Lightning Lightning apparently struck two houses about 600 yards apart in Clanton on 7th Street North and 10th Street North during a thunderstorm. Damage was believed to be minimal. Chilton County 10.6 ENE Jemison 27 1908CST 0 0 1K 0 Lightning The Union Grove Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Lay Lake on the Chilton-Shelby county line after lightning apparently struck a house on Grand Pointe (CR 147). Chilton County 3.7 SE Clanton 27 1918CST 0 0 2K 0 Lightning The Enterprise Fire Department was dispatched to the 2000 block of CR 431 to investigate smoke in a house after it was apparently struck by lightning. ALABAMA, North Lauderdale County Central Hgts 04 2305CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 05 2305CST Quarter size hail reported. Lauderdale County Waterloo 04 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Lauderdale County Center Star 06 0810CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0910CST County Road 31 closed due to flash flooding. Lauderdale County 2 S Zip City 06 1615CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down and tree fell on a garage. Colbert County 2 N Muscle Shoals to 06 1625CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3 NE Muscle Shoals

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, North Lauderdale County 5 N Florence 06 1634CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1720CST Water coved road along Highway 17. Madison County 2 N Meridianville 22 2056CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Limestone County 13 NE Athens 22 2108CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several power lines down on highway 251. Morgan County Decatur 22 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Madison County Toney 27 1345CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST Several inches of water over several county roads. Madison County Toney 27 1355CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail reported. Franklin County 2 W Phil Campbell to 27 1420CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Phil Campbell 1425CST ALABAMA, Southeast Dale County Echo 03 1720EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous downed trees on County Road 36 between Ozark and Echo reported by the Dale County EMA. Henry County 4 N Lawrenceville 16 1655EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several downed trees west of U.S. Highway 431 reported by the Henry County EMA. ALABAMA, Southwest Monroe County Excel 03 1220CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1222CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Excel. Three outbuildings also suffered minor damage from the high winds. No one was injured. Choctaw County Lisman 04 1245CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1247CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Lisman. Butler County Greenville 06 1400CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1402CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Greenville. An awning over a trailer was damaged from the high wind. Mobile County Saraland 06 1515CST 0 1 Lightning A man was riding a motorcycle when he was struck by lightning. The man was stopped at a light when he was struck and shut down his motorcycle. He was able to get to a convenience store and call for help. He was taken to a local hospital, treated and released. Washington County Chatom 06 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1552CST Washington County Malcolm 06 1630CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1632CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees west of Malcolm. Baldwin County Bay Minette 06 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1722CST Golfball size hail was reported near Bay Minette. No damage was reported from the large hail. Mobile County Semmes 06 1852CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1854CST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, Southwest Mobile County Mobile 06 2130CST 0 0 30K Lightning Lightning struck a home and caused it to catch on fire. An elderly couple lived in the home. The husband was able to escape the fire but his wife, who needed help walking, was trapped in an upstairs bedroom. Firefighters found her on the floor of the second-floor bedroom and she was taken to a local hospital. The woman, who had been in poor health for years, later died in the hospital from heart problems. Baldwin County Summerdale 16 1405CST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1407CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines near Summerdale. Monroe County Monroeville 27 1610CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1612CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Monroeville. Mobile County Mobile 29 1355CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1356CST

Watherspout over Mobile Bay as it was moving ashore. A large waterspout over Mobile Bay moved ashore near downtown Mobile and dissipated quickly. No damage occurred from the tornado. The large waterspout was visible over the Bay for several minutes. Several people from some of the taller buildings in downtown got an excellent view of the waterspout. Baldwin County Gulf Shrs 31 1430CST 1 0 Rip Current A twenty-five year old male from the north part of Alabama drowned in rough surf near Gulf Shores. He was swimming in an unguarded private area of the beach when he disappeared in the rough water.. M25IW ALASKA, Northern

NONE REPORTED. ALASKA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. ALASKA, Southern

NONE REPORTED.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

AMERICAN SAMOA

NONE REPORTED. ARIZONA, Central and Northeast Coconino County Supai 08 1801MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200MST A five foot wall of water came down Havasu Creek near the town of Supai. Hikers were able to escape to higher ground and the Supai Trail was closed for four hours. AZZ015 Western Mogollon Rim 11 1315MST 0 0 Flood 1545MST Flooding caused damage to two houses and one apartment building in Flagstaff. Three to four inches of water entered each building. At least two intersections on Route 66 were covered with three and a half feet of water. Apache County Lyman Lake 14 1430MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1445MST Nickel sized (7/8 inch diameter) hail was reported at Lyman Lake. Apache County St Johns 14 1512MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Two funnel clouds were reported by Department of Public Safety about 10 miles west of St Johns. Coconino County Flagstaff 14 1540MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Off duty NWS employee reported funnel cloud about 10 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Gila County Young 14 1700MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1710MST Quarter sized (one inch diameter) was reported in Pleasant Valley near Young. Navajo County Keams Canyon 14 1720MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1745MST Dime to nickel sized (3/4 to 7/8 inch diameter) hail fell in Keams Canyon. Navajo County Snowflake 14 1745MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Sheriff deputy reported seeing multiple descending/ascending funnel clouds west of Snowflake. Yavapai County Oak Creek Canyon Arp 14 1836MST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1845MST Golf ball to half dollar sized (1 1/4 to 2 inch diameter) hail was reported from the Village of Oak Creek to Stoneman Lake Road and I-17. Extensive vehicle damage was reported by an off-duty NWS employee. Apache County Canyon De Chelly 14 1910MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Golf ball sized (1 1/4 inch diameter) hail was reported in Canyon de Chelly. Apache County Canyon De Chelly 14 1910MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted near Canyon de Chelly. Yavapai County Camp Verde 14 1920MST 0.1 1 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down five miles southeast of Camp Verde. 60 MPH wind was also reported in Camp Verde. Yavapai County Paulden 14 2138MST 0.1 1 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down twice in a unpopulated area near Paulden. Yavapai County Prescott 14 2145MST 0 0 Flash Flood 15 0200MST Vehicles were stranded on Cherry Road in Prescott due to water across the road. Yuma Drive was also flooded. Apache County St Johns 15 0825MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Two funnel clouds were reported near St Johns. Navajo County Heber 15 0830MST 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) Tornado reported 50 miles northeast of Heber.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, Central and Northeast Yavapai County Camp Verde 15 0845MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down and a carport roof was blown off in Verde Valley. Yavapai County Black Canyon City 15 0845MST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 0900MST Baseball sized (2 3/4 inch diameter) hail was reported at Sunset Point Rest area 10 miles north of Black Canyon City. Hail caused damage to cars. Navajo County Overgaard to 15 0850MST 0 0 Flash Flood Clay Spgs 0950MST Flooding was reported in the southern part of Overgaard. Water was also flowing over Highway 260 between Overgaard and Clay Springs. Coconino County Forest Lakes 15 0900MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 0930MST Hail up to golf ball sized (1 3/4 inch in diameter) reported in the town of Forest Lakes. Quarter sized hail covered the ground. Cars were damaged. Coconino County Page 15 1810MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330MST A "massive" flash flood swept through Antelope Canyon near Page. Four feet of sand was removed from this slot canyon with even higher water levels. State Route 98 was flooded near mile post 307 and from mile post 300 to mile post 302. Coconino County West Portion 15 2010MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2230MST Yavapai County Nelson 15 2010MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2230MST Water was flowing over several roads near the intersection of Coconino, Yavapai, and Mojave counties. Water was flowing over Route 66 and Route 18 in several places. There was also two feet of water flowing over Nelson Road near the town of Nelson. Coconino County Doney Park 19 1215MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1300MST Highway 89 north of Doney Park was closed due to water flowing across the roadway. The Highway Department had to clear debris with plows. Nearby, Sunset Crater National Monument received 1.58 inches of rain in two hours. Coconino County Doney Park 19 1235MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) One inch diameter hail was reported in Doney Park. Coconino County Supai 19 1625MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330MST Supai Police Department reported that the water in normally dry Hualapai Canyon was four feet deep. Yavapai County Prescott 21 1345MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 3/4 inch diameter hail was reported 10 miles northeast of Prescott. Yavapai County Prescott 22 1510MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 3/4 inch diameter hail was reported in Prescott. Navajo County Pinetop 23 1120MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1135MST One inch of rain fell in 15 minutes. Coconino County Valle 23 1150MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1200MST 3/4 inch hail was reported at Valle Airport. Yavapai County Prescott 23 1240MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1306MST Creeks were flowing over Thumb Butte Road. Coconino County Wupatki 23 1435MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel (7/8 inch diameter) sized hail fell at Wupatki National Monument.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, Central and Northeast Yavapai County Bagdad 23 1450MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST A flash flood washed over Highway 96 about 15 miles southeast of Bagdad. The flood covered the roadway with debris and caused a boulder the size of a pickup truck to topple onto the road. Yavapai County Bagdad 23 1500MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1510MST Dime (3/4 inch diameter) sized hail was reported in Bagdad. AZZ015 Western Mogollon Rim 24 1405MST 0 0 Flood 1630MST Heavy rain caused extensive street flooding in west Flagstaff. One spotter reported 1.15 inches of rain in only 15 minutes. The intersection of Milton and Butler roads was covered with 1 to 2 feet of running water for over an hour. The water also flooded yards and entered the back doors of some homes. Flood water also entered a hotel. Yavapai County Prescott 25 1400MST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning hit an apartment building and started a fire. The fire caused $5,000 damage. Street flooding hampered firefighting efforts. Coconino County Sedona 25 1415MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown down in Sedona. Yavapai County Jerome 25 1435MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted 1/2 mile south of Jerome. Yavapai County Camp Verde 25 1500MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1515MST A garage roof was blown onto power poles. The power line was damaged. Coconino County Williams 26 1300MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1337MST Williams Police Department reported 2.30 inches of rain in just under 40 minutes. This caused extensive street flooding. Some streets had enough water to trap small cars. Several streets were barricaded. Gila County Payson 26 1450MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1550MST 2.30 inches of rain fell in Payson in just an hour. Yavapai County Chino Vly 26 1530MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST Homes flooded in the northwest portion of Chino Valley. The water was up to the hood of a jeep that drove through the water. Gila County Globe 26 1845MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2030MST Highway 88 was closed 10 miles northwest of Globe because of flooding. One vehicle was stuck in a wash and the passengers were rescued without injury.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, Central and Northeast AZZ008 Yavapai County Mountains 27 1220MST 0 0 Flood 1400MST

Flood water in Indian Creek was 4 feet deep on a roadway near Prescott. Heavy rain in Prescott caused flooding in area creeks. A weather spotter reported 2.30 inches of rain in 25 minutes. All crossings over Granite Creek were closed. Yavapai County Prescott 27 1432MST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning hit a radio station and caused $10,000 damage to electrical equipment. Gila County Globe 30 1900MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel sized hail was reported in Globe. ARIZONA, Northwest Mohave County Kingman 26 1825PST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1850PST Moderate to intense rain caused flash flooding in Kingman. Two people became trapped in their vehicles after becoming stuck under a bridge. ARIZONA, South Graham County Safford 07 2000MST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2100MST Severe thunderstorm moved through Safford area producing damaging winds. Several car windows were blasted out in the Mt Graham Shopping Center parking lot and a well house pump was lifted and thrown 100 yards. Two power poles were downed along Highway 70 and Seventh Street and the Safford Agriculture Center recorded wind gusts of 60 mph. Pima County Tucson 14 1740MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2100MST A line of thunderstorms extending from Oro Valley to Rincon Mountains produced heavy rain across the Tucson Metro area. There were road closures on Snider and Homestead roads reported by Pima County Dispatch. A swift water rescue was performed at Julian Wash located a 6th Street and Ajo Highway. Heavy rain all fell over Mt Lemmon earlier in the evening, which high water moved down the Canada del Oro Wash and flooded Overton and La Cholla roads at 1053 pm MST. Pima County Why 14 1810MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1850MST Strong thunderstorms over Western Pima county produced heavy rain that flooded portions of Highway 85. A spotter from Organ Pipe National Monument reported flooding along Highway 85 between Why and Organ Pipe National Monument.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, South Santa Cruz County 6 SW Sonoita 18 1420MST 0 0 24K 0 Flash Flood 1600MST A strong thunderstorm produced heavy rain and moved northwest over the Sonoita area, mainly affecting areas on the east side of the Santa Rita Mountains. A car was trapped along Casa Blanca road between Highway 82 and Casa Blanca Wash due to flooded road. Santa Cruz County Rio Rico 18 1550MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1650MST A cluster of thunderstorms over the Sierrita and Tumacacori Mountains produced heavy rainfall which caused Rio Rico road to flood. Pima County Ajo 20 1830MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1930MST Thunderstorms over the Ajo area produced heavy rain along Highway 85 and Highway 86. Numerous road closures occurred due to the water overflowing the washes banks by three feet. Pima County Tucson 22 1650MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1655MST A sever thunderstorm produced hail over west Tucson. A spotter reported .75 inch size in diameter hail at Wilmont and Interstate 10. Pima County 8 W Tucson 22 1740MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1750MST A sever thunderstorm moved west across Tucson producing strong winds and hail. A spotter reported 60 mph wind gust at Ryan Air Field. Pima County Tucson 23 1830MST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 2000MST Sever thunderstorms moved through the Tucson area also produced heavy rain that caused flooding. The automatic gage at Ventana Canyon and Sunrise Road recorded 1.03 inches during the event. A spotter reported the golf course at Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort had considerable damage due to the flooding. The wash overtopped it's banks and flooded cart paths and fairways. Pima County Tucson 23 1834MST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1850MST Severe thunderstorms moved west across Tucson metro area producing damaging winds. Several spotters reported 60 mph wind gusts across Tucson. A spotter on the northwest side of Tucson reported a 30 foot tree knocked. Pima County Tucson 24 2215MST 0 0 30K 0 Flash Flood 2300MST Thunderstorms produced heavy rain in the late evening in Tucson. Some areas received .75 to 1.5 inches of precipitation in 20 minutes. At 1015 pm MST, Pima County dispatch reported multiple cars stalled in the underpass at Stone Ave. due to the six feet of water. A swift water rescue was performed with no injuries reported. Santa Cruz County Sonoita 25 1522MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1527MST A severe thunderstorm moved west over the Sonoita area. A spotter reported .75 inch size in diameter hail at 322 pm MST. Pima County Tucson 25 2130MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2300MST Thunderstorms earlier in the evening produced heavy rain that caused a 12.5 foot rise in the Canada del Oro Wash. The rise in water closed several roads along the Canada del Oro Wash that included Overton Rd and La Cholla Blvd. Heavy rain also fell over northeast portions of the city along the Agua Cliente Wash, which also caused several road closures. Pima County Tucson 26 1625MST 0 0 30K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1700MST A severe thunderstorm developed over the Rincon Mountains and moved west into Tucson. Eight power poles were downed at Ft. Lowell Road. One of the poles fell on a car traveling on the road, but no injuries were reported. Pima County Tucson 26 1650MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1830MST A severe thunderstorm produced heavy rain while it moved west through Tucson. Automated gages recorded rainfall rates of half of an inch in 10 minutes. Numerous streets were flooded in central Tucson. Sabino Creek rose three feet in 15 minutes and Alamo wash rose three feet in 20 minutes, which both flooded several roads. Pima County Marana 27 1500MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1630MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, South Thunderstorms over the Marana area produced heavy rain that flooded several roads. A spotter reported Silverbell road closed between Grant and Ina Roads due to high water. Another spotter reported Tangerine road closed from Interstate 10 to Dove Mountain Blvd due to several flooded dip in the road. ARIZONA, Southwest Pinal County 4 S Oracle 01 1600MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1710MST Several homes near Golder Ranch Road were impacted when water in Canada del Oro wash rose 2 to 6 feet. A gauge near Oracle Ridge reported 1.10 inches of rain. Pinal County 5 S Casa Grande 13 1955MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2015MST Microburst winds damaged a trailer after being blown about 100 feet. Maricopa County Wittmann 13 2020MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2030MST Maricopa County Wickenburg 13 2040MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2100MST Maricopa County Wickenburg 13 2130MST 1 0 Flash Flood 2230MST Flash flood in Sols Wash swept the vehicle downstream from Vulture Mine Road F58VE Pinal County San Manuel 14 1530MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1535MST Pinal County San Manuel 14 1545MST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1555MST Severe thunderstorms moved west towards San Maneul and Oracle. Strong winds knocked down a teepee that was supported by 10 six inch diameter poles. Pinal County 4 SE Oracle 14 1730MST 1 0 50K Flash Flood 1900MST Around 1.50 to 1.75 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes, with isolated reports of 1.90 inches. The Bonito Wash flooded several homes in the Campo Bonito area. Along the Canada del Oro Wash, the Rancho Solano gauge recorded a 9 foot rise of water. Several houses sustained flood damage. To compound the problem of the fast rising water, two culverts at a bridge downstream became blocked. M60OU Maricopa County Queen Creek 14 1815MST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1830MST Maricopa County Phoenix 14 1954MST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2020MST Maricopa County Phoenix 14 2009MST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2020MST Maricopa County Sun City 14 2020MST 0 0 150K Lightning 2030MST Lightning was blamed on a fire which destroyed a house in Sun City West. Maricopa County Wittmann 14 2040MST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 2050MST Maricopa County Buckeye 14 2050MST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 2100MST Maricopa County Tolleson 14 2052MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200MST Heavy rain was blamed on a partial roof collapse at the Albertson's warehouse at 99th Ave and Lower Buckeye Road. At least 15 homes were flooded according to the Tolleson Fire Chief. Numerous streets flooded.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, Southwest AZZ028 Central Deserts 18 1705MST 0 0 Dust Storm 1900MST Blowing dust reduced visibility to less than 1/4 mile near Casa Grande. Yuma County 20 E Yuma 20 1400MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1410MST Large 40 foot tree blown down. Yuma County 5 E Yuma 20 1515MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1605MST Several roads closed in the Foothills area after very heavy rains. One spotter received 1.21 inches in about an hour. Pinal County 5 NW Magma 22 2140MST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2155MST Johnson Ranch subdivision received damaging winds with signs blown down, homes damaged, and power poles down. Maricopa County Queen Creek 22 2150MST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 2230MST Severe thunderstorms struck this area with high winds blowing down power poles and lines. Homes and businesses were damaged. Salt River Project reported about 200 power poles down in the area near Ellsworth and Ocotillo road, Up to 5,000 customers were left without power. Power was restored the following day to 2,000 households and fully restored by Monday. Hundreds of mature trees blown down and onto streets and homes. Windshields on a number of vehicles were blown out. Winds caused a building to collapse, killing a horse. Several aircraft were overturned by high winds, and a construction trailer in Queen Creek was destroyed. AZZ023 Greater Phoenix Area 23 1850MST 0 0 Dust Storm Dense blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in parts of the East Valley. Williams Gateway Airport recorded winds of 50 mph. La Paz County Ehrenburg 25 1751MST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Power pole blown down. Pinal County San Manuel 25 2000MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2010MST Severe thunderstorms developed over the Gailuro Mountains and moved west. A spotter recorded gusts to 63 mph in San Manuel and a shriff's dispatch reported several uprooted trees. Pinal County Oracle to 25 2100MST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 10 SW Oracle 2355MST Numerous streets flooded in Oracle, along with a swift water rescue. The gage at Oracle Ridge recorded 0.94 inches in 30 minutes. Over 40 homes were evacuated in the Catalina area along the Canada del Oro Wash. Pinal County Casa Grande Arpt 25 2210MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2215MST Maricopa County 10 N Scottsdale 26 2115MST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2120MST Power pole and line down resulted in power outage to about 2,000 customers. Maricopa County North Central Portion 28 2000MST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 2345MST Locally heavy rainfall affected a large part of the Phoenix metro area late Tuesday the 26th. The heaviest rain fell north of Sun City where one gage near Surprise recorded about 4 inches. More than 2 inches fell at Antelope Creek near Wickenburg. Washes overflowed and roads were flooded. Several swift water rescues were performed between 183rd Avenue and 187th Avenue. Several homes were damaged by flooding . ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Scott County Countywide 01 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous power poles and power lines were blown down across the county. A number of power outages resulted in the downed lines. Polk County Mena 01 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees and power lines.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Pike County 2 S Murfreesboro 01 2318CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees. Baxter County Midway 02 0330CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Baxter County Mountain Home 02 0330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a large sign in Mountain Home. Boone County 6 NW Omaha 02 0430CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down several large trees at the Tucker Hollow Park. Boone County Harrison 02 0600CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0715CST Locally heavy rainfall cause some street flooding to occur in Harrison. Jackson County Grubbs 02 0900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030CST Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding near Grubbs. Several county roads were covered by high water for a short period of time. Arkansas County 1 NW Bayou Meto 02 1105CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lincoln County 6 E Star City 02 1140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny sized hail fell at Cane Creek State Park. Bradley County 3 S Banks 02 1250CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Newton County Wayton 03 0735CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Saline County Benton 03 0805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. Searcy County 2 N Witts Spgs 03 0815CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Searcy County 7 SW Leslie 03 0830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0845CST Searcy County 7 SW Leslie 03 0830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some large trees limbs were blown down. Van Buren County 3 WSW Dennard 03 0840CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Buren County Dennard 03 0842CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Buren County Dennard 03 0845CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Stone County Rushing 03 0900CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Stone County Ben 03 0925CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Independence County Sulphur Rock 03 1005CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Independence County 1 N Cord 03 1035CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Independence County 3 N Cord 03 1035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fulton County Glencoe 03 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Izard County Horseshoe Bend Arpt 03 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Izard County 5 E Calico Rock 03 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees. Stone County 5 NE Mountain View 03 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some large trees and power lines. Cleburne County Wilburn 03 2141CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleburne County 5 S Wilburn 03 2155CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees. White County 5 SE Pangburn 03 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Cleburne County Greers Ferry 03 2337CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs, knocked down a portion of a fence and blew around some large propane bottles. Baxter County 5 SE Lone Rock 04 1525CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

In the picture: Thunderstorms winds destroyed a pole barn about 5 miles southeast of Lone Rock (Baxter County) on 08/04/2003. Thunderstorm winds downed some large trees and power lines. A pole barn was also destroyed and part of the tin roof of a house was blown off. Izard County Calico Rock 04 1540CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and road signs.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Izard County Melbourne 04 1608CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

In the picture: Thunderstorm winds pushed a tree onto a house in Melbourne (Izard County) on 08/04/2003. Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines, blew the porch off the front of a house and knocked down some road signs. Several homes also had shingles torn off their roofs. Stone County 3 N Mountain View 04 1618CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Baxter County Midway 04 1935CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fulton County 1 N Bexar 04 2012CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees. Izard County 5 E Calico Rock 04 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down. Sharp County 2 NW Williford 06 1348CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lonoke County 1 E Furlow 06 1350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County 2 SE Furlow 06 1355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County 2 W Lonoke 06 1400CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County Lonoke 06 1400CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County 2 SW Lonoke 06 1405CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County 3 SSW Lonoke 06 1410CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County 5 WSW Lonoke 06 1415CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lonoke County 4.5 SSW Lonoke 06 1415CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a number of trees and large limbs over parts of Lonoke County. Most of the tree damage occurred in and around the Lonoke and Furlow areas.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Hot Spring County Central 06 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Yell County Danville 06 1533CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County 2 N Prattsville 06 1535CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some large tree limbs. Grant County Prattsville 06 1540CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. White County 6 E Rose Bud 06 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County 3 E Rose Bud 06 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County 3.5 E Rose Bud 06 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County 3 NE Rose Bud 06 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County Joy 06 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County 1 NW Joy 06 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County 2 SE Rose Bud 06 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County 2 WSW Joy 06 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a number a trees over parts of White County, mainly in and around the Joy and Rose Bud areas. A barn east of Rose Bud sustained some minor roof damage. Grant County 5 SSE Poyen 06 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Grant County 3 NW Leola 06 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Dallas County 3.5 W Willow 06 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Dallas County 7.5 W Willow 06 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees. Dallas County 1.5 ESE Willow 06 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree. Clark County 1.5 E Arkadelphia 06 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clark County 3 NE Joan 06 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clark County 3 WSW Griffithville 06 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clark County 3 SW Griffithville 06 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clark County 11 ENE Gurdon 06 1625CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clark County 2 N Gurdon 06 1625CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clark County 6 ESE Gurdon 06 1635CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Severe thunderstorms moved across portions of Clark County and downed a number of trees and large tree limbs. Several power poles were also knocked down. Most of the damage occurred in and around the Gurdon and Arkadelphia areas.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Garland County Hot Spgs 11 1345CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545CST Heavy rains caused street flooding in parts of Hot Springs. Several streets in the city were closed due to high water for a few hours. Johnson County Clarksville 11 1400CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a canopy at a church in Clarksville, with a utility pole downed as well. Baxter County Gamaliel 18 1330CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pulaski County Little Rock 18 1340CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny sized hail was reported in the Heights section of Little Rock. Pulaski County Little Rock 18 1340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a number of trees and power lines in several parts of Little Rock, primarily in and around the Heights and Hillcrest sections of town. The roof of an apartment building in the Heights was also damaged. Baxter County Mountain Home 18 1437CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Searcy County Leslie 18 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pulaski County Little Rock 19 1439CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some power lines in the southwest part of Little Rock. Perry County 2 SW Williams Junction20 1310CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree onto a power line. Van Buren County Damascus 20 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew some shingles off the roofs of several homes. The roof of a feed store was also blown off. Lonoke County Carlisle 20 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some large tree limbs. Prairie County 1 W Tollville 20 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sharp County Cherokee Vlg 21 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sharp County 2 W Evening Shade 21 1620CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1650CST Izard County 3 E Sage 21 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Dallas County 1 E Sparkman 21 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Clark County 1 S Gurdon 21 1938CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. Clark County 3 W Beirne 21 1950CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees. Jackson County Swifton 22 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Jackson County 3 SW Swifton 22 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some highway signs. Jackson County 2 W Tuckerman 22 2343CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree. Jackson County Newport 23 0003CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Jackson County Swifton 23 0010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a barn near Swifton. Independence County Newark 23 0012CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines. Jackson County Newport 23 0015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines. White County Pangburn 23 0055CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. White County Letona 23 0058CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some large trees were knocked down. White County Searcy 23 0100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) White County Searcy 23 0110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some large trees in Searcy. Cleburne County Quitman 23 0130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A large tree was blown down. Faulkner County 3 NE Guy 23 0210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Faulkner County Guy 23 0210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and large tree limbs in and around the Guy area. The tin roof of a barn was also damaged. Faulkner County Conway 23 0215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees and power lines were blown down in Conway. Conway County Morrilton 23 0240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down. Perry County Perry 23 0300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Perry County 5 SE Perry 23 0300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds toppled some trees. Newton County Western Grove 26 1315CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cleburne County Banner 26 1420CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stone County Luber 26 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Lincoln County Feenyville 26 1430CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs. Fulton County Viola 26 1455CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Fulton County Salem 26 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees on Highway 9N at Salem. Grant County Prattsville 26 1601CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Grant County 2 W Prattsville 26 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hot Spring County 8 NE Malvern 26 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball sized hail was reported at Glen Rose. Polk County Mena 26 1710CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Montgomery County Washita 26 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montgomery County 1 N Mt Ida 26 1722CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Stone County Mountain View 30 1240CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Heavy rainfall caused some street flooding to occur in Mountain View. Boone County Harrison 30 1300CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Heavy rains resulting in some street flooding on the north side of Harrison. Several streets were impassible for a few hours due to the high water levels. ARKANSAS, East St. Francis County Madison 03 0940CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 0945CST Randolph County Fender 03 1855CST 0 0 7.5K Hail (2.75) 1900CST Lawrence County 6 N Walnut Ridge to 03 1905CST 0 0 0.30K Hail (1.25) 2 E Walnut Ridge 1920CST Craighead County 2 NW Brookland 04 1820CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 1825CST Craighead County 2 NW Brookland 04 1820CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1825CST Some small trees were blown down. Craighead County Monette 04 1843CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1850CST Craighead County Monette 04 1843CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1850CST Some shingles were blown off a few homes. Several trees and power lines were knocked down. Mississippi County Leachville to 04 1900CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Manila 1915CST Some trees and utility poles were knocked down. Clay County Piggott 06 1655CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 1700CST Craighead County Jonesboro 19 1500CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1505CST A few trees were blown down. St. Francis County Forrest City 20 1500CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1505CST Some tree limbs and power lines were knocked down. Mississippi County Manila 22 2207CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2215CST Two large trees and several power lines were blown down. Craighead County Jonesboro 22 2250CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2255CST Several large tree limbs were blown down. Lawrence County Countywide 22 2325CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2340CST Some trees were knocked down across the county.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Northwest Crawford County Van Buren 01 2000CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down numerous trees. Power lines were also knocked down causing power outages. Sebastian County Ft Smith 01 2000CST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour blew down numerous trees and power lines. The wind and falling trees and limbs damaged the roofs of some homes and a business. The wind also blew out windows of several homes and businesses and damaged numerous signs. As many as a hundred streets were blocked by the debris. Franklin County Charleston 01 2033CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sebastian County Mansfield 01 2035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sebastian County Ft Smith 03 0449CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew large tree limbs and power lines down. Crawford County Van Buren 03 0451CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs and power lines. Madison County 5 S Witter 03 0645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carroll County Rudd 21 1450CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carroll County Rudd 21 1450CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew trees down. Franklin County 2 N Ozark 21 1515CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Franklin County 3 N Ozark 21 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carroll County Berryville 21 1530CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew power lines down. Carroll County 3 W Berryville 21 1545CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Crawford County Chester 21 1555CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County Chester 21 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew tree limbs down. Washington County Farmington 22 1815CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Farmington 22 1815CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines. ARKANSAS, Southeast Ashley County 3 S Hamburg 27 1730CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. ARKANSAS, Southwest Howard County Mineral Spgs 21 1705CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Little River County Winthrop 21 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Columbia County 1 E Magnolia 21 1830CST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees down. One large tree fell on a house. Little River County Wilton 26 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Winds tore a roof off the Hanson Aggregates office and felled several large trees.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Southwest Union County El Dorado 27 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large trees down and power lines snapped. Union County El Dorado 27 1920CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2050CST Several streets flooded and impassible. ATLANTIC OCEAN Boston Harbor Boston Light 03 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Radar estimated winds Merrimack River Ma And Out 20Nm To Plymouth Ma And Out 40Nm Rockport 03 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Radar estimated winds De Bay Waters N Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De 10 NE Bowers Beach De 06 0030EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind De Bay Waters S Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De 12 NE Slaughter Beach De06 to 0045EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 3 N North Cape May 0100EST A severe thunderstorm crossed Delaware Bay and produced several wind gusts that exceeded 34 knots. Peak measured wind gusts included 35 knots (40 mph) at Breakwater Harbor, 40 knots (46 mph) at Brandywine Shoal Light and 42 knots (48 mph) at Ship John Shoal Light. Damaging wind gusts began on the New Jersey side of the bay in Villas (Cape May County) where wind gusts were estimated to be around 50 knots (58 mph). Great Egg Inlet To Cp May Nj Out 20Nm 2 NE Sea Isle City 06 0120EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured in Strathmere. Little Egg Inlet To Great Egg Inlet Nj Out 20Nm Atlantic City 06 0155EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A severe thunderstorm produced wind damage along the coast of Atlantic City. A large billboard was damaged and debris fell onto the deck of the central pier. Lifeguard stands and boats were damaged or destroyed from being tossed and rolled by the wind. The Atlantic City Beach Patrol's anemometer recorded a peak wind gust of 56 knots (64 mph). De Bay Waters S Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De 12 NE Slaughter Beach De06 1645EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 62 knots (71 mph) at the Brandywine Shoal Light. Long Island Sound E Of New Haven Ct To Port Jefferson Ny 5 SW Fishers Island to 08 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 5 NE Fishers Island 0130EST As a heavy thunderstorm moved northeast of Gardiners Island, NY toward Westerly, RI at about 25 knots, a peak wind gust to 36 knots was measured by the Automated Surface Observing System in Westerly, RI. Manasquan Inlet To Little Egg Inlet Nj Out 20Nm 5 S Seaside Park 16 1325EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A severe thunderstorm damaged the roof of a Coast Guard Station on Island Beach State Park.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ATLANTIC OCEAN Chesapeake Bay Smith Pt To Windmill Pt Va Smith Pt to 16 1800EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Tangier Wind gust of 65 mph (56 knots) measured at Crisfield Coast Guard Station. Chesapeake Bay New Pt Comfort To Cp Henry Va New Point Comfort to 17 1435EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Cape Henry Wind gust of 47 knots (54 mph) measured at LFI. De Bay Waters N Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De 10 NE Bowers Beach De 22 2012EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm crossing Delaware Bay produced a measured sustained wind of 39 knots (45 mph) at Ship John Shoal Light. De Bay Waters S Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De North Cape May 22 2100EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 38 knots (44 mph) at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Great Egg Inlet To Cp May Nj Out 20Nm Cape May 22 2130EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 64 knots (74 mph) at Cape May Harbor. Chincoteague To Parramore Is Va Out 20Nm Chincoteague to 26 1751EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Paramore Island Wind gust of 49 knots (56 mph) measured at WAL. De Bay Waters N Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De 7 W Bivalve Nj 27 2000EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage in Fortescue (Downe Township). Firefighters measured a wind gust to 77 knots (89 mph). A party boat in dry dock was blown off its block. Twenty foot long rescue boats, smaller sheds and boat trailers were displaced up to 50 feet. Some came to rest in marshes. De Bay Waters S Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De North Cape May 27 2000EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm in Delaware Bay produced a wind gust to 46 knots (53 mph) at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Great Egg Inlet To Cp May Nj Out 20Nm Cape May 27 2015EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 40 knots (46 mph) in the Cape May Harbor. Chincoteague To Parramore Is Va Out 20Nm Chincoteague to 27 2058EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Paramore Island Wind gust of 35 knots (40 mph) measured at WAL. De Bay Waters S Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De 12 NE Slaughter Beach De29 2042EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ATLANTIC OCEAN De Bay Waters S Of E Pt Nj To Slaughter Beach De North Cape May 29 2100EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm that was crossing lower Delaware Bay produced a wind gust to 37 knots (43 mph) at Brandywine Shoal Light and 38 knots (44 mph) at the Cape May-Ferry Lewes Terminal. Manasquan Inlet To Little Egg Inlet Nj Out 20Nm Barnegat Inlet 30 1600EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A thunderstorm produced a measured wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) at Barnegat Light. Great Egg Inlet To Cp May Nj Out 20Nm 2 SW Stone Harbor 30 1723EST 0 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A peak wind gust to 51 knots (59 mph) was measured during a thunderstorm in North Wildwood. CALIFORNIA, Extreme Southeast Imperial County Glamis 24 0217MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 0317MST Winds measured at Cahuilla RAWS site. CALIFORNIA, North Central

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, Northeast Lassen County Doyle 02 1100PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1145PST Over six tenths of an inch of rain fell in Doyle in 45 minutes from a thunderstorm. CALIFORNIA, Northwest Humboldt County 5 SW Willow Creek 04 1357PST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1359PST Humboldt County 10 NE Blue Lake 04 2230PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2310PST Redwood Valley CALIFORNIA, South Central Kern County 13 SW Lake Isabella 01 0000PST 0 0 Wildfire 04 1700PST The China Fire started in July and was contained late in the day on August 4th...see July Stormdata. Tulare County 15 NE Camp Nelson 01 0000PST 0 0 Wildfire 27 1600PST The Cooney Fire was ignited by lightning late in the afternoon of the 31st of July and eventually managed as a resource burn. Designated a resource burn by August 27th, it was reported to have burned 1928 acres. There were no injuries with this fire and costs were unknown. The Cooney Fire was one of 17 fires started by lightning between July 28th and August 1st in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks. Mariposa County 25 N Yosemite Vlg 01 0000PST 0 0 20K Wildfire 31 2359PST The Kibbee Complex Fire was lightning started on July 20th approximately 18 miles northeast of Miwok Village in the NW corner of Yosemite National Park. The fire eventually was managed as a resource burn as it continued into the month of August. No injuries occurred and the cost of this fire was still assessed at $20K at the end of August. The total acreage of this fire was 651 acres at the end of the month. Tulare County 14 E Wilsonia 01 0000PST 0 0 22K Wildfire 31 1700PST The Williams Fire was lightning started in the wee hours of the morning of July 28th and burned through the month of August as a managed resource fire. No injuries were reported but the fire cost was assessed at $22K. The fire burned 827 acres by the end of August.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, South Central Mariposa County 2 N Yosemite Vlg 01 0000PST 0 0 Wildfire 31 2359PST The Duncan Complex continued to burn through the month as a resource burn within Yosemite National Park. Kern County 4 WSW Tehachapi 01 1509PST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000PST Excessive rainfall resulted in early flooding in the Kern County Mountains and valleys in the vicinity of Tehachapi. Spotters reported 1.24 inches of rain in 2 hours ending by 1600 PST along Indian Creek north of Tehachapi. Stud Horse Canyon had 0.96 inches in the hour ending at 1600 PST. Flooding was reported in Brite Valley at Highway 202 and Banducci Road due to mountain runoff. Kern County 4.5 NE Loraine to 01 1807PST 0 0 Flash Flood 4.5 NNE Loraine 2000PST Kern County 9 WSW Tehachapi 01 1807PST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000PST Excessive rainfall rates of over 1 inch per hour from late summer monsoon thunderstorm activity led to flooding events at several locations in the mountains of Kern County. Moist antecedent conditions existed as thunderstorms with estimated rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches had tracked over the area the previous evening (the 31st of July). Tulare County Mineral King 02 1710PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800PST Very strong thunderstorms as indicated by radar in the Tulare County Mountains in Kings Canyon National Park near Grant Grove estimated rainfall rates of 3-4 inches per hour in an area from near Lake Wishon south to near Lodgepole from 1506-1545 PST. Mineral King Road flooded in Mineral King from heavy rain. Kern County 8 S Ridgecrest to 20 1727PST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 7 SW Ridgecrest 1737PST A trained spotter noted the wall cloud development on a monsoonal thunderstorm in the Kern Desert and subsequently observed the development and dissipation of the funnel south of Ridgecrest. Kern County 17 SSE Lake Isabella 20 1730PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900PST Kern County Kernvale 20 1740PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900PST Kern County 6 ENE Lake Isabella 20 1745PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900PST Water from nearby washes and small, normally dry creeks ran through the town of Lake Isabella late in the afternoon of the 20th. Rainfall rates of 1 inch in 15 minutes was reported by the Kern Fire Department with radar estimates of 1 to 3 inches per hour in the mountains to the east and south. Additional flooding was reported from Erskine and Bodfish Creeks just southwest of Lake Isabella and also just east of the Walker Basin/Piute Kern County Fire Station. Trees and power poles were carried over Highway 178 in the water flow off nearby mountains ENE of Lake Isabella. Some of the heavier rain amounts reported for the 20th: 1.78" at Piute KCFD in the Kern Mountains; 1.24" at Blackrock RAWS in the S.Sierra Nevada Mountains; and 1.24" at Laural Mountain in the Kern Desert. Tulare County 2.5 SW Porterville 20 2013PST 0 0 40K Lightning Tulare County Lindsay 20 2020PST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2035PST Tulare County .5 N Porterville 20 2056PST 0 0 1K Lightning Tulare County .5 W Porterville 20 2127PST 0 0 1K Lightning High wind from a thunderstorm led to power transmission line damage, subsequent power outage, and reports from spotters of visibility restrictions from blowing dust in the Lindsay area on the 20th due to a collapsing thunderstorm cell. A lightning strike ignited a stack of 800 bales of hay southwest of Porterville as well as two other locations within the city limits of Porterville. Tulare County 10 ESE Mineral King 21 1300PST 0 0 2K Wildfire 31 2359PST The West Kern Fire was lightning-ignited during the afternoon of the 21st. It reached a size of 120 acres by the end of the month but it was managed as a resource burn. There were no injuries as the result of this fire. Fresno County Reedley 21 1905PST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G40)

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CALIFORNIA, South Central Two instances of broken tree limbs in Reedley in the Central San Joaquin Valley along the Sierra foothills resulted in power outages from damaged power lines. Over 2200 Reedley residents were without power on the evening of the 21st due to continued thunderstorm activity over the east Valley floor. Kern County Lake Isabella 24 1654PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1854PST Tulare County Johnsondale 24 1654PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1854PST Slow moving thunderstorms dropped locally heavy rainfall with amounts over one inch near Lake Isabella in Kern County as well as Johnsondale in Tulare County resulting in local nuisance flooding near Johnsondale. Kern County 20 E Lake Isabella 25 1530PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1654PST CAZ096 S Sierra Mtns 25 1600PST 0 0 Flood 1800PST With continued monsoonal influences over the Kern Deserts and Mountains, rain amounts during the month of August were often relatively heavy. Several instances of concern for local flooding from small streams in the mountains and deserts occurred, including radar reports of heavy rain on the 25th. Sequoia National Forest reported road closures at Johnsondale, and Sherman Pass Road on the Kern Plateau in the Southern Sierra Nevada. Rain amounts at reporting stations from late on the 25th into the 26th: 1.68" at Cottonwood Creek in the S.Sierra Nevada Mountains northeast of Fresno; 1.48" at Lost Hills on the San Joaquin Valley Floor WNW of Bakersfield; and 1.30" at Agnew Pass north of Fresno in the mountains. Mariposa County Countywide 26 0030PST 0 0 Lightning 0530PST Merced County Countywide 26 0100PST 0 0 Lightning 0530PST Madera County Countywide 26 0130PST 0 0 Lightning 0530PST Fresno County Countywide 26 0430PST 0 0 Lightning 0630PST Kern County Countywide 26 0430PST 0 0 Lightning 0730PST Another surge of monsoonal moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Ignacio brought thunderstorm activity to the deserts and higher terrain of Interior Central California. With east to southeast wind flow aloft, thunderstorms developed and moved over the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley early on the morning of the 26th. Many lightning strikes again occurred. Infrequently occurring, the Central San Joaquin Valley began taking lightning strikes by 0200 PST and continuing heavily from Mariposa County south through Madera County and west to Merced County through 0430 PST. Additional lightning activity began in earnest on the west side of Fresno County at 0430 PST with a pocket of lightning activity in the Bakersfield Metropolitan area near dawn. Over 300 lightning strikes occurred in the 6-county area of Interior Central California from 0400 to 0500 PST alone. Merced County fire crews responded to over 14 lightning-caused fires on the Valley floor and resulted in loss of power to over 3500 customers in the Merced/Atwater area. Mariposa County Catheys Vly 26 0700PST 0 0 Wildfire 27 1500PST The Mariposa Lightning Series of fires were battled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection starting on the 26th and contained by the afternoon of the 27th. There were three notable locations in this series: a fire of 77 acres was located in Catheys Valley; another of 640 acres at the Mariposa-Madera County line 13 miles SSW of Catheys Valley; and yet another of 100 acres at Road 200 and Fine Gold Creek Bridge. The cost to fight this series of fires was not reported but no fatalities occurred as the result. CALIFORNIA, Southeast San Bernardino County Twenty Nine Palms 01 1425PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1516PST A stationary thunderstorms produced an estimated two and a half inches of rain just south of Twentynine Palms. Spotters reported two feet of water in local washes along with water running across roads making them impassable.

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CALIFORNIA, Southeast Inyo County 15 NE Big Pine 02 1600PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1730PST Flash flooding from a stationary thunderstorm caused Highway 168 near Westgard Pass to become impassable. Four vehicles were stuck in mud and debris for a short period of time. San Bernardino County 20 NE Twenty Nine Palms26 1309PST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1621PST Flash flooding caused Highway 62 northeast of Twentynine Palms to be completely washed out and impassable. An estimated 2.50 inches of rain fell in about two hours. San Bernardino County Twenty Nine Palms 26 1440PST 3 0 50K Flash Flood 1530PST A flash flood from a stationary thunderstorm just south of Twentynine Palms swept a car off the road killing two people inside the car and a good Samaritan who tried to rescue them. F38VE, F36VE, M29VE CALIFORNIA, Southwest San Bernardino County 1 NE Big Bear City to 01 1200PST 0 0 50K Heavy Rain 5 E Apple Vly 1505PST More than an inch of rain in less than an hour caused mud and rock slides, and urban flooding. San Diego County 2 NW Borrego Spgs to 01 1500PST 0 0 150K Flash Flood 2 E Ocotillo Wells 1712PST A slow moving thunderstorm dropped 2.5 to 3 inches of rain over northeast San Diego County. A 10 foot wall of water was observed coming out of Borrego Palm Canyon, which stranded one car and six hikers, In San Felipe Wash, the water was running four feet deep, and Benson Dry lake was filled with three inches of water and half of the Ocotillo Wells Airport runway was underwater. San Diego County 3 S Lake Henshaw to 04 1257PST 0 0 Wildfire 1 S Lake Henshaw 1347PST A brush fire closed Highway 79 between School House Road and Morettis. San Diego County Del Mar to 10 0800PST 0 0 Rip Current Ocean Beach 1700PST After three days with inland temperatures near or over 100 degrees, an estimated 110,000 people visited the San Diego City beaches. Of these 221 were rescued from rip currents. San Diego County 3 E (Myf)Mntgmry Fld San10 to 1530PST 0 0 Wildfire 4 E (Myf)Mntgmry 1730PST Fld San After three days with temperatures near 100 degrees, a brush fire broke out and burned 25 acres before it was brought under control. San Diego County 5 SW Mt Laguna Afs 14 1232PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1400PST Boulders strewn all over roadway. San Bernardino County 6 E Big Bear City 14 1300PST 0 0 Lightning 18 0900PST Lightning started a wildfire in the San Bernardino National forest. Steep terrain hampered fire fighting efforts, but after four days it still posed no threat to public safety. San Diego County Jacumba 14 1430PST 0 0 150K Flash Flood 1515PST Water and mud covered roadways and houses to a depth of one foot. San Bernardino County Chino 14 2100PST 0 0 Wildfire 15 0030PST A brush fire burned 22 acres before being fully controlled. About a dozen houses were threatened but no property was damaged.

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CALIFORNIA, Southwest San Bernardino County 4 E Yucaipa to 15 1050PST 0 0 Wildfire 7 E Yucaipa 18 1300PST Named the Wildwood Canyon Fire, this wildfire burned 200 acres of state park and national forest land before being fully contained. No property was damaged. Riverside County Banning 17 1418PST 0 0 Wildfire 1530PST A brush fire burned five acres before being fully controlled. Riverside County 2 N Moreno Valley to 18 1250PST 0 3 1M 250K Wildfire 5 N Moreno Valley 20 1700PST Named the Locust Fire, this wildfire consumed 1889 acres between north Moreno Valley and Redlands before being fully contained. Several homes were threatened and evacuations were ordered. A hiker suffered burns, when he jumped through the fire front. Two fire fighters were injured, one from minor burns, the other from smoke inhalation. Property damage was confined to a mobile home, a moving van, a dozen cars, several out-buildings, power lines, and an orchard of citrus trees. Smoke and ash from the fire was observed as far north as Lake Arrowhead. The cost of fighting the fire was estimated at $1.1 million. Riverside County Moreno Valley 18 1300PST 0 0 Wildfire 1700PST Named the Nason fire, it burned 35 acres along a hillside before being fully controlled. Riverside County Cathedral City to 20 1230PST 0 0 500K Flash Flood Mecca 1330PST Heavy rain against the east side of Mount San Jacinto caused a flash flood to move down Palm Canyon wash, through Cathedral City, and down the White Water river through the towns of Coachella, Indio, Oasis, and Mecca. Commercial and government buildings were flooded with water two feet deep in Indio. San Bernardino County Yucca Vly 20 1300PST 0 2 450K Flash Flood 1315PST Highway 62 in Yucca Valley flooded, major damage to other roads. Two injuries from people trapped in vehicles after trying to cross flooded roads. Five homes flooded. San Diego County Alpine 20 1335PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530PST Old highway 80 flooded following heavy rains from thunderstorm. Riverside County Perris to 20 1345PST 0 0 Flash Flood Palm Desert 1625PST Additional heavy rains from a thunderstorm moving west across Mt. San Jacinto caused roads to flood in Perris, and rockslides and flooding across Highway 74 between Palm desert and Vista Point. San Bernardino County Yucca Vly to 20 1400PST 0 18 500K Flash Flood Phelan 1600PST Over three inches of rain in less than an hour flooded 19 businesses and 125 homes in Yucca Valley. Twenty-one swift water rescues were performed on people trapped in their vehicles by flood waters. The town of Phelan received 1.57 inches of rain in two hours which filled the El Mirage dry lake bed San Diego County 4 S Warner Spgs to 20 1400PST 0 0 60K Flash Flood Ocotillo Wells 1540PST Highway S2 closed between Montezuma road and highway 78, mudslides on Highway 78 near Wynola and on Banner Grade east of Julian. At San Felipe, 2.63 inches of rain fell in 67 minutes. At Ocotillo Wells, 1.92 inches of rain fell in 120 minutes, one inch of that falling in 40 minutes. CAZ058 San Diego County Mountains 20 1432PST 0 0 Dust Storm 1436PST San Diego County Borrego Spgs 20 1432PST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G40) 1436PST Thunderstorm downdrafts caused sustained winds of 40 knots and visibility less than a quarter mile in blowing dust. Small hail was also observed prior to the onset of the wind.

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CALIFORNIA, Southwest San Bernardino County Cajon 20 1545PST 0 0 20K Wildfire 1836PST Named the Mormon Rocks Fire, it burned 10 acres and caused Highway 138 to be closed for about one hour. Property damage was confined to a power line. San Diego County 3 W Ramona to 23 1140PST 0 0 Wildfire 2 SW Ramona 1330PST This brush fire consumed 35 acres before being fully controlled. Riverside County 6 W Perris to 23 1252PST 0 0 Wildfire 5 W Perris 24 0700PST Named the Lake Mathews fire, it burned 200 acres before being fully contained. About 100 homes were threatened, but no property was damaged. San Bernardino County Devore to 23 1338PST 0 0 Wildfire 2 N Devore 24 0700PST This brush fire began near Glen Helen Parkway and spread north under the influence of 8-12 mph winds, however relative humidities were between 30-45 percent which helped slow the growth. total acres consumed were 40 before it was brought under control. Riverside County Sage to 24 0530PST 0 0 20K Lightning Hemet 0745PST Lightning associated with pre-dawn thunderstorms struck a house, setting the roof afire and a palm tree. Wind gusts to 34 mph and heavy rain were also observed, which led to minor urban flooding. San Diego County Pine Vly to 24 1214PST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 3 E Alpine 1300PST Flooding occurred in Pine Valley and east of Alpine. San Diego County Pine Vly to 24 1228PST 0 0 20K 10K Hail (0.88) Lake Henshaw 1233PST Nickel size hail and two inches of rain fell at Pine Valley, Large tree limbs were broken of at Lake Henshaw from down draft winds. San Diego County 5 SE Alpine to 24 1245PST 0 0 Lightning Palomar Mtn 1600PST Three separate brush fires were started by lightning, burning a total of 10 acres. Heavy rains from thunderstorms quickly extinguished them. Riverside County Idyllwild to 24 1355PST 0 0 Flash Flood Pine Cove 1415PST Over two thirds of an inch rain fell in 20 minutes flooding roads and causing mud and rock slides. San Bernardino County 3 W Hesperia 24 1400PST 0 0 2K Lightning Lightning struck a house, causing minor damage to the roof. CAZ049 Riverside County Valley/The Inland Empire 24 1430PST 0 0 Dust Storm 1445PST Riverside County Moreno Valley 24 1430PST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm downdraft wind caused area of blowing dust north of Highway 60 in eastern Moreno Valley. Sustained winds east at 40 mph. San Bernardino County Big Bear City to 25 1150PST 0 0 Flash Flood Fawnskin 1415PST Highways 38 and 118 flooded with water and rock and mud slides between Big Bear City and Fawnskin. San Bernardino County 1 E Big Bear City 25 1206PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1208PST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, Southwest Large hail just east of Big Bear City. San Diego County 5 E Julian to 25 1315PST 0 0 30K Flash Flood 10 W Borrego Spgs 1345PST Highway 78 flooded just east of Julian, Highways S2 and S22 also flooded with 12 inches of water. Numerous rock and mud slides over Highway 78. San Diego County Pine Vly 25 1336PST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1345PST Power lines blown down. San Bernardino County Twenty Nine Palms to 26 1239PST 0 0 500K Flash Flood Yucca Vly 1309PST Heavy rain, one inch in 30 minutes, dime size hail, and wind gusts in excess of 40 mph were observed in Twenty-nine Palms, 3 fatalities occurred there when a vehicle tried to ford a flooded road. Flooding spread west ward into Yucca Valley where numerous cars and buildings were flooded. San Diego County 8 E Santa Ysabel to 26 1331PST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 9 E Borrego Spgs 1400PST Heavy rain caused one foot of water across Highway 78 near Yaqui Pass road and also on Montezuma road (S22), and mud slides 4 feet deep across San Felipe road (S2) at mile marker 8. Two vehicles were trapped San Diego County Pine Vly to 27 1001PST 0 0 30K Flash Flood 4 W Boulevard 1145PST Heavy rain, phone poles washed out, lines down, winds estimated at 45-50 mph. San Diego County Campo 27 1115PST 0 0 12K Flash Flood 1130PST Streets flooded in Campo. rain gages in the area recorded between one and two inches of rain in 40 minutes. Riverside County Desert Hot Spgs 27 1330PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1407PST Highway 62 flooded. San Diego County Poway 27 1430PST 0 0 Wildfire 1800PST A brush fire burned 55 acres before being fully contained. A Day Care center was evacuated, several streets were closed, and an Industrial Park was threatened. However no property was damaged. San Diego County Borrego Spgs 27 1630PST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1700PST Streets flooded in Borrego Springs. San Bernardino County Big Bear City 28 1000PST 0 0 40K Lightning 1300PST San Bernardino County 3.5 S Phelan 28 1425PST 0 0 Wildfire 1600PST A brush fire consumed 7 acres in the area adjacent to the Oak Ridge Estates. No homes or structures were lost and no one was injured. Lightning caused phone and power outages in the Big Bear Lake area earlier this day, and may have been the cause of this fire. San Diego County Pine Vly to 28 1150PST 0 0 Heavy Rain Boulevard 1643PST Thunderstorms dropped 1.4 inches of rain. CALIFORNIA, Upper Modoc County Alturas 04 1700PST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Modoc county sheriff reported 1 inch hail at the county jail. This report met the criteria for a severe thunderstorm warning, but the report was not relayed to WFO MFR until over 4 hours later. Therefore, no warning was issued for this storm.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, West South Central Los Angeles County Palmdale 20 1528PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630PST Powerful monsoonal thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the Antelope Valley. California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding at several intersections in the community of Palmdale. CALIFORNIA, Western Santa Clara County Central Portion 25 2200PST 0 4 Wildfire 31 0000PST Lightning started a wildfire in the Mt. Diablo Range between Gilroy and Brentwood that raged through the end of the month and into September. Four injuries were reported and a total of 30,180 acres were burned. One outbuilding was destroyed. CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL ATLANTIC Cp Fear To Little R Inlet Nc Out 20Nm 3 S Shallotte Inlet 02 1010EST 0 0 Waterspout A boater spotted a waterspout about 3 miles south of Oak Island. S Santee R To Edisto Beach Sc Out 20Nm 3 S Folly Beach 03 1140EST 0 0 Waterspout 1150EST Charleston county life guards at Folly Beach reported a waterspout just off the coast. S Santee R To Edisto Beach Sc Out 20Nm 3 E Folly Beach 04 0916EST 0 0 Waterspout 0925EST At least 5 waterspouts developed in a line of showers just off the coast near Folly Beach. Jupiter Inlet To Deerfield Beach Fl 20 To 60Nm 18 E Port Of Palm Beach04 1200EST 0 0 Waterspout Pilot reported a waterspout in the Atlantic. Fernandina Beach To St Augustine Fl Out 20Nm 4 E Jacksonville Beach 04 1508EST 0 0 Waterspout Fernandina Beach To St Augustine Fl Out 20Nm 28 N Jacksonville Beach 07 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Tide gauge measured 37 kts between 2 pm and 3 pm LST. Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi Vieques 07 1438AST 0 0 Waterspout 1455AST A pilot reported two waterspouts between Fajardo and Culebra. St Augustine To Flagler Beach Fl 20 To 60Nm 6 N Crescent Beach 08 1108EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind SAUF1 (St. Augustine C-Man) measure a 45 knot wind gust. Biscayne Bay 6 SE Key Biscayne 08 2000EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The C-Man station at Fowey Rocks measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 40 knots. Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl 17 E Port Everglades 09 0810EST 0 0 Waterspout A pilot reported a waterspout in the Atlantic. Port Of Jacksonville 18 SW Mayport 10 1643EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind NAS Jacksonville, along on the Saint Johns River in Duval County, reported a measured wind gust of 38 KTS.

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CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL ATLANTIC Lake Okeechobee 1 N Kreamer Island 11 1405EST 0 0 Waterspout A SKYWARN spotter saw a waterspout 8 miles southwest of Pahokee. Lake Okeechobee Port Mayaca 11 1500EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A Handar station at Port Mayaca measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 40 knots. Biscayne Bay 8 SE Key Biscayne 11 2200EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The C-Man at Fowey Rocks Light measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 42 knots. Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl Miami Beach 12 0600EST 0 0 Waterspout Two waterspouts formed over the Atlantic and moved west toward shore. One of the waterspouts dissipated just offshore Aventura while the other waterspout moved ashore on Miami Beach near 75th Street. Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl 1 E Miami Beach 12 0615EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was sighted just offshore Miami Beach near 75th Street moving toward the west. Biscayne Bay 10 N Key Biscayne 12 0620EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout formed in Biscayne Bay just north of the 79th Street Causeway and moved west dissipating just before making landfall on the mainland. Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi Christiansted Harbor 12 1115AST 0 0 Waterspout 1145AST A pilot reported a waterspout 18 miles northwest of St Croix moving northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl 5 SE Port Everglades 16 1250EST 0 0 Waterspout A SKYWARN spotter saw a waterspout in the Atlantic. Jupiter Inlet To Deerfield Beach Fl 20 To 60Nm 3 S Port Of Palm Beach 20 0750EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout formed in the Atlantic coastal waters just offshore the town of Palm Beach and moved ashore. Jupiter Inlet To Deerfield Beach Fl 20 To 60Nm 1 E Port Of Palm Beach20 0800EST 0 0 Waterspout Tower personnel at West Palm Beach International Airport sighted a waterspout in the Atlantic. Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sd Ga Out 20Nm St. Catherine'S Is. 21 0738EST 0 0 Waterspout 0745EST A waterspout was seen just off the coat from St. Catherines Island. Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl 17 E Port Everglades 22 1417EST 0 0 Waterspout A pilot reported a waterspout in the Atlantic. Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi Punta Tuna 24 0902AST 0 0 Waterspout A pilot reported a waterspout 2 miles east of Fajardo's lighthouse nearly stationary. COLORADO, Central and Northeast Larimer County 8 SW Poudre Park 01 1336MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County 9 W Peetz 01 1558MST 0 0 Hail (1.50)

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COLORADO, Central and Northeast Logan County 4 NW Peetz 01 1605MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morgan County 12 S Ft Morgan 01 1606MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County Peetz 01 1615MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lincoln County Arriba 01 1801MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Douglas County Southwest Portion 02 1800MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900MST Heavy rain producing thunderstorms triggered flash flooding at the confluence of Westcreek and Trail Creek in the Hayman burn area. Significant erosion was observed along the Trail Creek drainage. Vegetation along the drainage was flattened with mud and silt. Adams County 35 E Bennett 03 1750MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County Hugo 03 1819MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lincoln County 1 SW Hugo 03 1827MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lincoln County 1 NE Hugo 03 1830MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Two homes were damaged just northeast of Hugo. Strong thunderstorm winds snapped a cottonwood tree and damaged a windbreak. The homeowners also reported damage to their windows, roof and gutter systems as large hail, up to one inch in diameter, also accompanied the storm. Logan County 20 NW Sterling 03 1834MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Phillips County Haxtun 03 2145MST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree which crashed on to a home. The force of the blow punctured a hole in the ceiling, and knocked drywall into the laundry room. Boulder County Boulder 08 1740MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Boulder County Boulder 08 1745MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1752MST Denver County Denver 08 1849MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Denver County Denver 08 1850MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Arapahoe County Aurora Cherry Creek 11 1630MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clear Creek County 13 NW Georgetown 16 1200MST 0 1 0 0 Lightning A teenage was injured when he was struck while camping at Herman Lake. The boy was knocked unconcious and suffered minor injuries. Larimer County 2 NE Glen Haven 18 1217MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Arapahoe County Aurora Cherry Creek 18 1238MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Douglas County 8 NE Sedalia 18 1240MST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Arapahoe County 9 SE Aurora Cherry Creek18 1305MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County Last Chance 18 1520MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County Anton 18 1600MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G78) Intense thunderstorm winds knocked a semi-trailer on its side. Larimer County Ft Collins/Loveland 18 1530MST 0 0 0 Lightning Lighting hit a truck as a family was travelling along U.S. Highway 34 near Fort Collins. The bolt struck the antenna and the stalled the truck, stranding the family.

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COLORADO, Central and Northeast Park County Bailey 24 1300MST 0 1 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a teenager while he was four-wheeling over Red Cone Pass with friends. The teenage was struck on the right side of the chest. He stopped breathing and was resuscitated by a friend. Park County 6 NE Bailey 24 1545MST 1 0 0 0 Lightning Lighting struck and killed a man as he was riding his motorcycle. The man was struck in the head as he was riding along State Highway 24 just inside the county line. M59OU Jefferson County Arvada 27 1630MST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a residence and sparked a fire in Arvada. Damage to the roof and ceiling were extensive. Weld County Pierce 29 1645MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) COLORADO, East Central Yuma County Beecher Is 06 1547MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Yuma County 1 W Clarkville 27 1955MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) COLORADO, South Central and Southeast Kiowa County 1 W Haswell 01 1945MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1950MST Alamosa County 20 ENE Alamosa 02 1330MST 0 0 Lightning A man and his son summitted Little Bear Peak when a thunderstorm approached. There were several close lightning strikes, which caused them to hurry down the mountain. The father fell 500 feet to his death when he stepped on crumbling, slippery rock. El Paso County 15 E Colorado Spgs 02 1735MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1740MST El Paso County 13 E Colorado Spgs 02 1810MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1815MST El Paso County 6 WNW Colorado Spgs 03 1100MST 0 0 Wildfire 2100MST A four acre fire near Ute Trail near Waldo Canyon, probably sparked by a lightning strike the day before, was contained by firefighters from six departments and air tankers. Traffic was affected on U.S. highway 24. Otero County 2 S Rocky Ford to 04 1900MST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 3 S Rocky Ford 1910MST A microburst damaged roofs and took down trees and 15 utility poles south of Rocky Ford. El Paso County 2 NE Monument 05 1715MST 1 0 Lightning A golfer was struck and killed by lightning on a local golf course. M52GF Alamosa County 19 NNE Alamosa to 10 1525MST 1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 18 NNE Alamosa 1545MST A NWS employee observed two non-mesocyclone tornados (landspouts) under a towering cumulus cloud...which caused no known damage. El Paso County Black Forest 10 1640MST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1700MST Teller County Woodland Park 11 1750MST 0 1 Lightning Lightning struck a power pole outside a house, and a 19 year old male talking on the telephone was affected by the current. He was taken to the hospital, and no injuries were found. Pueblo County Pueblo 18 1605MST 0 0 25K Lightning Lightning hit a house and started a fire which caused extensive damage. El Paso County 2 SE Colorado Spgs 23 1400MST 0 3 Lightning Three children, 9, 11, and 13 years old were struck by lightning under a tree while crossing a golf course. Golfers administered first aid

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

COLORADO, South Central and Southeast to the children, and they were taken to the hospital. Rio Grande County 3 SW South Fork 23 1500MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Beaver Creek road...Mill Creek road and some secondary roads to be closed due to water. Mud and debris flowed across the roads inundated drainage ditches in and near the Million Burn scar. Prowers County 15 SSE Lamar to 25 1400MST 0 0 Wildfire 18 SSE Lamar 2100MST A 4000 acre grass fire, started by lightning, burned for nearly 7 hours before being extinguished by several rural fire departments from both Prowers and Baca county. Rio Grande County 3 SW South Fork to 25 1500MST 0 0 Flash Flood 4 E South Fork 1630MST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Beaver Creek road...Escondida road and Skyline road to close due to high water and mud and ash flows. COLORADO, West Montezuma County 10 SE Cortez 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 02 1300MST This complex of fires began on July 16 due to an outbreak of lightning in Mesa Verde National Park. The complex consisted of the Mocassin, White, Balcony, and Park fires. The fire threatened 8 residences and 9 commercial properties and the park was closed to the public for a period. The fire consumed 2,750 acres of pinyon pine and juniper. The estimated cost of fighting this complex of fires was 3.8 million dollars. Rio Blanco County 25 SE Meeker 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 04 1500MST This fire was named the Langlas Draw Fire and began on July 27. The fire occurred in the White River National Forest and consumed 720 acres of ponderosa pine, aspen, and oakbrush. The fire threatened 15 residences. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 1.9 million dollars. COZ001>014- Lower Yampa River Basin - Central Yampa River Basin - Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Elkhead And Park 017>023 Mountains - Upper Yampa River Basin - Grand Valley - Debeque To Silt Corridor - Central Colorado River Basin - Grand And Battlement Mesas - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys - Central Gunnison And Uncompahgre River Basin - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - Flattop Mountains - Upper Gunnison River Valley - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains - Paradox Valley / Lower Dolores River Basin - Four Corners / Upper Dolores River Basin - Animas River Basin - San Juan River Basin 01 0000MST 0 0 Drought 31 2359MST Extreme drought continued across western Colorado through the month. An area of exceptional drought expanded into southwest Colorado even though monsoon moisture produced scattered rainfall on a number of days across western Colorado. See the September 2003 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this drought situation. La Plata County 5 N Durango to 02 2000MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 7 N Durango 2100MST Heavy rain caused mud and debris to flow onto County Road 250. San Miguel County Placerville to 03 1423MST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 2 W Placerville 1730MST This flash flood impacted Placerville and nearby locations. A wall of water 4 to 5 feet deep crashed into the Surprise Avenue area of Placerville, where several houses were damaged. The wall of a garage was blown out and the car inside was washed out through the garage door opening where the garage door was also blown out. The opening in the back of the garage was big enough for a truck to pass through it. Water and debris also flowed into other garages and houses in the area. Some road damage was also reported. mud and rock also flowed onto Highway 145 near mile marker 83. Mesa County 12 N Grand Jct 05 1400MST 0 0 Wildfire 07 1500MST This wildfire was named the Lane Gulch Fire and occurred on Bureau of Land Management public lands. The fire consumed 793 acres of pinyon pine and juniper. Rio Blanco County 15 E Rangely 06 1300MST 0 0 Wildfire 12 1400MST This wildfire was named the Thompson Springs Fire and occurred on Bureau of Land Management public lands. The fire consumed

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COLORADO, West 764 acres of pinyon pine and juniper. La Plata County 14 N Bayfield to 09 1825MST 0 0 Flash Flood 9 N Bayfield 2100MST The emergency manager reported flash flood waters and debris flows covered the intersection of County Roads 500 and 501. Spotter reports indicated water 18 inches deep across County Road 501 at Red Creek, and 1 to 2 feet deep rock and debris flows that covered County Road 501 at Freeman Creek. La Plata County 11 NW Bayfield 10 1215MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500MST Flash flood waters and debris up to a foot deep covered County Road 243 south of Lemon Reservoir. Montrose County 6 NE Nucla 11 1400MST 0 0 Wildfire 12 1600MST This fire was named the Little Bucktail Fire and occurred in the Uncompahgre National Forest. The fire consumed 793 acres of timber and brush. Delta County Cedaredge 12 1930MST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning struck a house and ignited a fire which produced significant damage to the house. Delta County Cedaredge 12 2000MST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2015MST Flash flood waters up to two feet deep resulted in damage to the middle school and an auto repair business in Cedaredge. Mud had to be shoveled out of the auto garage. Streets in Cedaredge were flooded. Ditches and culverts overflowed and flooded agricultural lands adjacent to Cedaredge. Rain gages measured 1.6 inches at the north side of town and 1.2 inches at the south side of town, most of which fell within an hour. San Miguel County 6 W Telluride to 13 1925MST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 4 SE Telluride 2100MST Flash flood waters caused a road over Black Bear Pass to wash out, and caused a huge rock and mud slide on the road. Numerous smaller rock and mud slides occurred across eastern San Miguel County resulting in the closure of Highway 145. A wall of water moving down Butcher Creek exited the creek at one location and cascaded through a house, leaving debris and mud up to four feet deep on the main level floor inside the house. Extensive street flooding was also reported in Telluride where a spotter measured 1.60 inches of rain which fell within about one hour. Ouray County 8 S Ouray 13 2000MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130MST Flash flood waters deposited about a foot of mud on Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass, which closed the highway for a while. Montezuma County Cortez 14 1444MST 0 0 1M 25K Hail (1.50) 1455MST Large hail broke windows, dented vehicles, and did extensive damage to residential and commercial roofs. The hail also resulted in extensive damage to gardens and to crops on adjacent farms. Montezuma County 5 NNE Mancos 14 1445MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1500MST La Plata County Hesperus 14 1500MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1510MST Montezuma County 5 E Mancos 14 1540MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1550MST Hail accumulated 2 inches deep on Highway 160 over Mancos Hill and caused several vehicle accidents. La Plata County 9 W Hesperus 14 1540MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1550MST Hail 2 inches deep accumulated on Highway 160 and resulted in several vehicle accidents. Montezuma County 10 SE Cortez 14 1540MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1550MST Large hail fell from Park Point to the Far View area of Mesa Verde National Park, south of the visitor's center. Montezuma County 5 NNE Mancos 14 1545MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1600MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

COLORADO, West Montezuma County 9 NW Cortez 14 1720MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1730MST Delta County 8 W Delta 14 1725MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1730MST Garfield County 4 NW Glenwood Spgs 15 0905MST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 0950MST A flash flood at the upper end of Mitchell Creek cascaded across a road and deposited debris 2 to 3 feet deep which blocked the driveway to a residence. Garfield County Rifle 15 0905MST 0 0 3K Lightning Lightning struck a house and started a fire which resulted in minor damage. Mesa County 5 WNW Mesa to 15 0930MST 0 0 0.50K Flash Flood 6 WNW Mesa 1100MST Heavy rainfall raised Plateau Creek nearly two feet within about an hour and also resulted in at least 6 inches of water flow and rocks across Highway 65 between Interstate 70 and the town of Mesa. The flash flood also washed out the driveway to a private residence off of Highway 65. The Colorado Department of Transportation had to remove rocks off of the highway in the vicinity of mile marker 55. COZ018 Northwestern San Juan Mountains 15 1155MST 0 0 Landslide Rainfall caused a mudslide across County Road 250 at the 8000 block. The road was impassable for about one hour. Mesa County 27 NW Grand Jct 15 1300MST 0 0 Wildfire 16 1200MST This wildfire was named the Lookout Mountain Fire and occurred in the Book Cliffs on Bureau of Land Management public lands. The fire consumed 100 acres of pinyon pine, juniper, and oakbrush. Structure protection was needed for one residence. Routt County 20 NE Steamboat Spgs 16 1400MST 0 0 Wildfire 28 1600MST This wildfire was named the Sawtooth Fire and occurred in the Routt National Forest. The fire consumed 200 acres of primarily bug killed and blown down timber. The fire was in monitor status August 28 with no additional information available. The estimated cost to fight the fire was 390 thousand dollars. Montrose County 12 SE Paradox 16 1430MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1500MST Heavy rain caused several inches of mud and debris to flow across Highway 90. La Plata County 5 N Durango to 17 1124MST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 8 N Durango 1330MST A flash flood deposited mud and rock about a foot deep onto sections of County Road 250 between Haflin Creek and Kroeger Creek, making the road impassable. A motel was flooded on the west side of Highway 550 near Falls Creek. County Road 240 near Shearer Creek was also flooded. La Plata County 9 N Durango 17 1145MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1400MST Flash flood waters ran about a foot deep across Trimble Lane. Garfield County 7 N Rifle 18 1220MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1226MST Delta County Crawford 18 1525MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1530MST Mesa County 3.5 ENE Fruita to 22 2030MST 0 0 30K Heavy Rain 4 ENE Fruita 2230MST Heavy rains resulted in Adobe Creek running out of its banks and into the Adobe Creek subdivision. Although the depth of the running water was only about 6 inches deep, it was sufficiently widespread to cover an entire subdivision, as well as roads, corrals and adjacent agricultural fields. This resulted in water damage to homes in the area, including a flooded basement. Mesa County 6 NNE Fruita to 22 2130MST 0 0 30K 3K Flash Flood 4 NNE Fruita 2300MST A flash flood roared down the East Branch of the Big Salt Wash. The flash flood waters were up to 150 feet out of the drainage and up

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

COLORADO, West to 10 feet deep in some low lying areas where corrals were destroyed. The water ran just over 2 feet deep across a bridge on "O" Road. 12 sheep were washed away, along with numerous bales of hay. 200 feet of concrete ditch was washed out, and the hay crop in the adjacent field was destroyed. Two homes were damaged, and a camper unit was destroyed. Eagle County 12 N Wolcott to 23 2100MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 14 N Wolcott 2200MST Runoff from heavy rainfall deposited mud and rocks up to 8 inches deep across sections of Highway 131 in the Bond and McCoy areas. La Plata County 15 N Bayfield 25 1345MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500MST Water and debris 6 to 12 inches deep flowed across County Road 500. The road was closed for about two hours. Ouray County 2 N Ouray to 28 1400MST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 4 N Ouray 1700MST A wall of water 2 to 3 feet deep and 200 feet wide came down the Corbett Creek drainage. The flash flood carried numerous large logs and boulders up to 4 feet in diameter. The flash flood resulted in the creek forming a new channel about a fifth of a mile away from the original creek bed which became clogged with logs and boulders. 1 to 2 feet of mud, boulders, logs, and other debris were deposited on a 200 foot stretch of County Road 17. Mud and water flowed into the basement of a residence in the Whispering Pines sub-division. The flash flood also carved out a 15 foot deep gorge along another county road. Additionally, several inches of mud and water flowed across Highway 550. La Plata County 10 N Durango to 30 1005MST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 12 N Bayfield 1415MST Heavy rain caused numerous mud, rock, and debris flows in the Missionary Ridge burned area. The Animas River Valley was hit the hardest with mud and debris up to 6 feet deep which covered portions of County Road 250 in the Haflin Creek, Stevens Creek, and Kroeger Canyon areas. The flash flood and the debris deposits kept County Road 250 closed for most of the day. Numerous water and debris flows from 4 to 12 inches deep covered portions of County Road 501 near Vallecito Reservoir and Red Creek. Debris up to 8 inches in depth accumulated against the Shoreline Inn on the west side of Vallecito Reservoir. CONNECTICUT, Northeast Hartford County Bristol to 13 1330EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) New Britain 1345EST A severe thunderstorm downed power lines and caused minor flooding in southern Hartford County. Plainville was hardest hit, with nearly 3,600 customers left without power. Another 3,000 customers in Bristol and New Britain also lost power because of the storm. Some area roads also experienced minor flooding. Hartford County Enfield 16 1610EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hartford County Avon 16 1635EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm produced dime sized hail in Enfield and Avon. CONNECTICUT, Northwest Litchfield County Torrington 04 1600EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST A slow moving thunderstorm produced heavy rainfall in the city of Torrington during the afternoon of August 4. Route 8 was flooded on the town line near exit 41. Litchfield County Torrington 16 1540EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A cold front slipping south from eastern Canada produced scattered thunderstorms across Litchfield County during the afternoon of August 16. One of these storms became briefly severe as penny size hail was reported by a NWS Spotter in Torrington. CONNECTICUT, Southern New London County New London to 08 0043EST 0 0 Flash Flood Jewett City 0123EST As a wave of low pressure moved north toward Western CT, lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms developed across New London County. Maximum rainfall rates varied between 2.44 inches per hour at the Tyl Middle School in Oakdale to 3.88 inches per hour at the Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London. Rainfall amounts generally ranged from 2 to 3 inches, which resulted in significant widespread flooding of streets and low lying and poor drainage areas beneath these lines of heavy showers. New Haven County Branford 08 0356EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0411EST As a wave of low pressure moved north toward Western CT, lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms developed across southeast New Haven County, southeast of a line from Milford to Meriden. Maximum rainfall rates varied between 1.96 inches per hour at the Jerome

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CONNECTICUT, Southern Harrison Elementary School in North Branford to 2.40 inches per hour at the St. Vincent DePaul School in East Haven. Rainfall amounts generally ranged from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches, which resulted in significant widespread flooding of streets and low lying and poor drainage areas beneath these lines of heavy showers. The Branford Police Dept. reported up to 1.5 feet of water on Route 1 along with some adjoining side streets closed. New Haven County Wolcott 13 1330EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1345EST Heavy showers resulted in flash flooding of parts of Route 69 in Wolcott. Flooding was reported by local law enforcement. New Haven County Oxford to 16 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Meriden

As a severe thunderstorm moved east, it produced high winds that downed tree branches in Oxford and downed wires in Meriden. This was reported by the broadcast media. New Haven County Seymour 16 1830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1845EST

As a cluster of thunderstorms and heavy showers moved slowly southeast, torrential rain caused flash flooding of parts of Route 8 in Seymour. This was reported by the broadcast media. Fairfield County Ridgefield 17 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

As a line of thunderstorms moved east, one storm became severe and produced high winds that knocked down a large tree which fell across Route 116. A trained spotter reported that numerous tree limbs and power lines were also knocked down. Fairfield County Greenwich 17 1658EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1758EST

As a line of showers and thunderstorms moved east, it produced torrential rains. Rainfall amounts of up to three to four inches resulted in significant street flooding in Greenwich as reported by a trained spotter. New Haven County Branford 17 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

As a line of thunderstorms moved east, one developed into a severe thunderstorm producing high winds that knocked over a tree which fell onto a car. This was reported by a local television station. Fairfield County Sherman 22 1417EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

With a warm, moist and unstable airmass already in place, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along a pre-frontal trough and moved east across the region. One of these thunderstorms developed into a severe thunderstorm and produced high winds that knocked down several trees in Sherman. This was reported by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. DELAWARE New Castle County North Central Portion 11 1537EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800EST Thunderstorms with torrential downpours dropped a Doppler Radar estimate of around 4 inches of rain in about two hours from 345 p.m. through 545 p.m. EDT. The heavy rain caused considerable poor drainage and creek flooding in Mill Creek Hundred, Christina Hundred, Elsmere, Newport and Wilmington. Most of the damage was along lower sections of the Red Clay Creek Basin which flooded. In Wilmington, firefighters evacuated 50 children and staff from a day care center. Businesses were flooded near Second and Webb Streets. In Elsmere, the Chestnut Run and Little Mill Creek also flooded. Twenty-five children and workers were evacuated to a fire station from their day care center where water reached up to three feet deep. Flood waters extinguished pilot lights to gas furnaces and other appliances in basements of several homes. Three people were rescued from their vehicles around the Department of Veteran Affairs. Throughout the north central part of New Castle County, vehicles were submerged. Governor Printz Boulevard in Wilmington was shut down for several hours because of flooding and fender benders. Three other major roads were also closed. About 10 people were sheltered by the Red Cross. The heavy rain caused an horrific evening commute. Storm totals included 3.38 inches at the Ferris School in Wilmington and 3.19 inches at the water treatment plant in Wilmington. Kent County Hartly 12 1306EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Kent County Bowers 12 1318EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Severe thunderstorms tore down wires in both Hartley and Bowers Beach. Kent County 1 W Wyoming 16 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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DELAWARE A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees just west of Wyoming Township. Kent County Hartly 17 0045EST 0 0 10K 0 Lightning Lightning struck the roof of the Solid Rock Church in Hartly. The ensuing fire damaged its attic and roof. Damage was estimated at $10,000. New Castle County Greenville 22 1815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees along Delaware State Route 52. Sussex County Greenwood 22 2038EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm pulled down a few trees in Greenwood. Sussex County Blades to 26 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Gumboro 1720EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires down in the southwestern part of Sussex County in Blades, Gumboro and Laurel. About 5,500 Conectiv Energy and Choptank Cooperative Electric customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorms across the Delmarva Peninsula that afternoon and evening. Sussex County Ocean View 28 0446EST 0 0 100K 0 Lightning A house under construction was struck by lightning during the early morning of the 28th in "The Reserves" development in Ocean View. The ensuing badly damaged the west side of the house in the kitchen area. Damage was estimated at $100,000. New Castle County Countywide 30 1435EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1552EST Kent County Smyrna to 30 1552EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Port Mahon 1607EST A line of severe thunderstorms produced scattered pockets of wind damage across New Castle County and the northeast part of Kent County. Trees, tree limbs and power lines were knocked down. Conectiv Energy reported about 4,000 of its customers north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal lost power. All power was restored by the morning of the 31st. South of the Canal into northern Kent County, an additional 2,000 Conectiv Energy customers lost power. Their power was restored that night. New Castle County Elsmere Jct 30 1515EST 0 0 20K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a home in Elsmere about 415 p.m. EDT. The lightning started a fire in the attic and roof of the home. It took firefighters about 20 minutes to get it under control. Damage was estimated at $20,000. Sussex County Lewes to 30 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rehoboth Beach 1725EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires from Lewes southeast to the coast around Rehoboth Beach. An awning was ripped and tossed onto a power line. Sussex County Dagsboro 30 1740EST 0 0 800K 0 Lightning Lightning struck two homes in the Westchester Court development in Dagsboro. When firefighters arrived, they found one of the homes ablaze with flames and smoke coming from the house's roof and above the attached garage. The fire started in the garage roof area and before it was extinguished, damage to the home was estimated at $700,000. The second house in the development suffered about $100,000 in damage from a separate lightning strike and the ensuing fire. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOT RECEIVED. FLORIDA, East Central Okeechobee County Okeechobee 01 1342EST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorms winds swept across the town of Okeechobee damaging 3 roofs, many fences and some screen porches. Orange County Pine Castle 05 1610EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Orange County Winter Park 05 1615EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Seminole County Winter Spgs 05 1625EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Brevard County Indian Harbour Beach 08 1300EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in Indian Harbor Beach.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, East Central Osceola County Kissimmee 09 1315EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1500EST Near 3 inches of rain produced widespread street flooding in Kissimmee. Indian River County 2 W Wabasso 09 1420EST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud Law enforcement officers reported a funnel cloud just west of Wabasso. Martin County Hobe Sound 09 1420EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in the Hobe Sound and Stuart areas. St. Lucie County Port St Lucie 09 1603EST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud The public reported a funnel cloud over Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie County Port St Lucie 09 1611EST 0 0 30K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged the roofs of two houses and blew down trees in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie County 2 SW Port St Lucie 14 0804EST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud Local law enforcement officials reported a funnel cloud southwest of Port St. Lucie. Orange County Pine Hills 18 1704EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Brevard County 5 SW Palm Bay 19 1325EST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud Local fire department personnel reported two funnel clouds southwest of Palm Bay. Okeechobee County 2 NW Okeechobee 20 1530EST 0 0 40K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof and windows of a house northwest of Okeechobee. Osceola County Kissimmee to 22 1800EST 0 0 120K 0 Flash Flood St Cloud 2200EST A chronic slow rise in ditch and pond water levels over the previous weeks culminated with about four inches of rain and the flooding of 35 homes in the Kissimmee and St. Cloud communities. Volusia County Deltona 25 1415EST 0 0 250K 0 Lightning Fire from a lightning strike destroyed a church in Deltona. Damage estimates were near $250,000. FLORIDA, Extreme Southern

NONE REPORTED. FLORIDA, Northeastern Flagler County 5 N Bunnell 01 1500EST 0 0 75K Lightning Lightning strike destroyed a 1,200 square foot section of a decorative outer brick wall on the back edge of Buddy Taylor Middle School, near the gymnasium. Bricks fell on a school walkway. Alachua County 6 SE Melrose 01 1835EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Roof blown off house and large trees down along State Road 21. Report by TV 20 in Gainesville. Marion County Pedro 01 1859EST 0 1 80K Lightning Lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a mobile home. A woman inside the mobile home suffered smoke inhalation and a dog inside perished. St. Johns County 4 SW St Augustine 02 1200EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Funnel cloud confirmed by St. Johns Sheriff's Office. Marion County Sparr to 04 1350EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Ft Mc Coy 1410EST trees and power lines down near Sparr. Approximately 15 trees down on road between Sparr and Fort McCoy including one down on a barn. Trees down in Fort McCoy. Duval County Jacksonville 04 1854EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Skywarn Spotter reported a funnel cloud over the Saint Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, between the Matthews Bridge and Metro Park.

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FLORIDA, Northeastern Duval County Jacksonville 04 1905EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 61 mph wind measured at TV 4 WJXT Studios. Duval County 2 NE Jacksonville 04 1920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1930EST Power lines down on Albert Street and near Tallyrand Docks. St. Johns County Vilano Beach 08 1140EST 0 1 Lightning A worker was stuck by lightning at the Turtle Shores subdivision in North Vilano Beach. He was still conscious after the strike and life-flight was not needed. St. Johns County St Augustine 11 1459EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST 1459: Storm spotter reported 18" of water on the side of roads in downtown Old St. Augustine. 1510: Numerous reports of flooded streets which had to be closed because they were impassable. 1550: Significant flooding was reported along State Road 16 and Masters Drive. ~1600: Water was reported in 3 homes throughout St. Johns County. 1600: Water was reported in a home at 230 Segovia Road. St. Johns County Vilano Beach 11 1500EST 0 1 Lightning Lightning stuck a man at the Town and Country Motel in Vilano Beach. His injuries were reported as 'not serious.' St. Johns County St Augustine 11 1600EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST News4Jax website reported that police had to close King Street from U.S. 1 to Malaga Street due to flooding and San Carlos Ave. from U.S. 1 to San Marco Ave. due to a downed power line in St. Augustine. Duval County Jacksonville 11 1630EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Hourly rainfall rate of 4 inches (from 1600-1700) near U.S. Highway 1 and Edgewood Ave. on the Jacksonville Northside. Duval County Jacksonville 11 1635EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail was reported near I-95 and Martin Luther King Blvd in downtown Jacksonville. Duval County Jacksonville 11 1700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST 10 homes were flooded by storm waters near Moncrief Village, Lenox Circle and West 45th Street. Duval County Jacksonville 11 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Doppler Radar indicated 3.5 inches of rain fell within a few hours near West Leonard Circle and West 33rd Street in downtown Jacksonville. Marion County 6 NW Marion Oaks 16 1800EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Law enforcement reported seeing a funnel cloud around Oak Run near the County Road 484 and State Road 200 intersection. Duval County Jacksonville 18 1600EST 0 1 Lightning A 54 year old male was stuck on Andrew Robinson Dr. Clay County Orange Park to 23 1400EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 5 S Orange Park Heavy rainfall caused extensive street flooding along U.S. Highway 17/Park Ave in Orange park and south to near the Eagle Harbor Subdivision. Most significant flooding at Park Ave and Kingsley Ave. FLORIDA, Northwest Walton County 2 W Blue Mtn Beach 04 0830EST 0 1 7K Lightning Lightning struck a tree adjacent to a Dune Allen Beach house. The bolt bounced through the house, blowing doors off their hinges and knocking cabinets off the walls. One occupant was slightly injured when she was thrown into a kitchen wall by the force of the explosion. Reported by the Destin Log.

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FLORIDA, Northwest Leon County Tallahassee 07 0945EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0952EST Numerous downed trees and power lines just east of downtown Tallahassee along and south of the Apalachee Parkway. Nearly 5,000 residents were without power for two hours. Two fallen trees damaged the roof of an apartment complex on Blair Stone Road. Reported by Tallahassee Police. Walton County 5 E Freeport 11 0130EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0200EST Four inches of rain in less than three hours flooded a portion of Highway 20 where a foot of water covered the highway. Reported by the Walton County EMA. Leon County 5 NE Bloxham to 12 1650EST 3 50 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) 8 NE Bloxham 1700EST A public report of a weak tornado which touched down just northeast Bloxham and downed numerous trees along Gatlin Road. The tornado then moved over Lake Talquin briefly before dissipating. Leon County Woodville 15 1710EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several cable and phone lines damaged by fallen trees. Reported by the Leon County EMA. FLORIDA, Southern Palm Beach County Pahokee 03 1318EST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) A weak tornado briefly touched down but did no known damage. Broward County Pompano Beach 05 1245EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A SKYWARN spotter saw two funnel clouds. Broward County Coconut Creek 05 1255EST 0 0 2K Lightning Lightning struck a school and started a small fire that did minor damage. Collier County Naples 05 1400EST 0 1 5K Lightning A man inside a pump house was injured by a lightning strike. The lightning entered the building through the electrical system and started a fire which damaged the inside of the structure. Broward County Hollywood N Perry Ar 05 1430EST 0 0 10K Lightning A lightning strike split the main rotor of a television news helicopter while it was parked on the ground at North Perry Airport. Palm Beach County Jupiter 07 1610EST 1.5 70 0 0 50K Tornado (F0) 1613EST A tornado, most likely spawned by the interaction of the sea breeze and outflows from other thunderstorms, touched down in southeast Jupiter near Highway U.S. 1 and moved south for 1.5 miles, ending in the Falls Subdivision. Damage occurred to a metal roof in a shopping center and to screened porches, as well as to trees and shrubbery. Palm Beach County Palm Beach Gardens to 07 1630EST 4 300 0 28 80M Tornado (F1) Riviera Beach 1640EST A SKYWARN spotter sighted a funnel cloud that touched down near North Lake Boulevard and North Military Trail. The tornado moved south through the Garden Walk Mobile Home Park then turned southeast and crossed I-95, overturning a semi-tractor trailer. The tornado proceeded east through Riviera Beach damaging the roofs of many houses and businesses. Twenty-eight persons suffered minor injuries, 58 homes were destroyed, 21 homes suffered major damage and 150 homes had minor damage. Several cars and trucks were overturned and damage was estimated at $70-80 million. Palm Beach County Palm Beach Gardens 08 1200EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud The Office of Emergency Management reported several funnel clouds. Palm Beach County Boca Raton 09 1245EST 1 0 Lightning A 51-year-old man was killed by lightning as he walked from his car to his mailbox outside his home. It was raining moderately at the time. M51OU Palm Beach County Lake Park 09 1250EST 0 0 80K Lightning A lightning-initiated fire destroyed a three bedroom home No one was hurt but two cats died in the fire.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Southern Palm Beach County Delray Beach 09 1300EST 1 0 Lightning A 67-year old male was killed by lightning as he edged his yard. M67OU Broward County Plantation 09 1350EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted near I-595 and University Blvd. Palm Beach County Wellington 09 1418EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud The Sheriff's Office reported a funnel cloud on South Shore Blvd near Pearson St. Palm Beach County Boca Raton 09 1420EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A SKYWARN spotter saw a funnel cloud near Boca Raton Executive Airport. Broward County Davie 09 1755EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A large tree was blown down and a fence was damaged. Broward County Davie 09 1850EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Broward County Davie 09 1850EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported 3/4 inch hail and a funnel cloud between Sheridan St. and Pines Blvd. Broward County Pembroke Pines 09 1851EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported 3/4 inch hail. Broward County Plantation 09 1907EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Power lines blew down forcing closure of the Sawgrass Expressway near Commercial Blvd. Miami - Dade County Carol City 11 1300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown down near 52nd Avenue. Miami - Dade County Miami Lake 11 1300EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Miami - Dade County Miami Lake 11 1300EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Nickel-size hail fell and thunderstorm winds damaged a screened porch. Trees were also blown down. Palm Beach County 5 W Belle Glade 11 1358EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted over Lake Okeechobee. Miami - Dade County Miami Beach 12 0615EST 0.2 15 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) A waterspout moved ashore from the Atlantic near 75th Street and Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. The tornado overturned a Beach Patrol lifeguard stand and uprooted a sea grape tree which damaged a sidewalk and patio. The tornado then dissipated. Broward County Ft Lauderdale 12 1430EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Three funnel clouds were seen near Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 20 0800EST 0.4 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) A waterspout moved ashore from the Atlantic near the Town of Palm Beach and continued west. The tornado did very minor damage to a construction site. Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 20 0830EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was seen over the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park. Broward County 1 N Pembroke Pines 23 1600EST 0 0 250K Lightning A lightning-initiated fire destroyed a house in Southwest Ranches. Ammunition in the house exploded. Palm Beach County Lake Worth 27 1700EST 0 0 75K Lightning Lightning struck the roof of a house causing a fire that completely destroyed the residence. Miami - Dade County Miami Beach 30 1500EST 1 0 Rip Current East winds around 15 mph created rip currents that drowned a Miami resident while swimming in the ocean near 41st Street on Miami Beach. M34IW

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FLORIDA, Southern Broward County Deerfield Beach 31 0200EST 1 1 Rip Current Strong onshore winds continued during the second day of the three-day Labor Day Weekend. Two local residents swimming in the ocean late at night were caught in a rip current. One of the women drowned. On Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, more than 100 persons were rescued from rip currents along the beaches of southeast Florida. F21IW FLORIDA, West Central Hillsborough County Appollo Beach 01 1430EST 0 1 Lightning A 35 year old construction worker was struck by lightning while in his truck. CPR was performed then he was taken to a hospital where he was in critical but stable condition. Hillsborough County Sun City Center 01 1450EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hillsborough County Plant City 01 1605EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hardee County 4 E Wauchula 01 1647EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A thunderstorm downburst wind produced minor to moderate damage to eight manufactured homes. Sumter County Bushnell 01 1700EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds down trees and took the roof off of one mobile home in Bushnell. Hillsborough County 1 NW Tampa 02 1609EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) A trained SKYWARN Spotter reported nickel size hail at the intersection of North Tampa Street and West Columbus Drive. FLZ049 Pasco 02 1654EST 0 0 150K Flood 31 2359EST Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens crested at 10.27 feet at 10:45 AM EST on the 13th. Flood stage is 8 feet. Damage continued to occur to area roads but no significant damage was reported to homes or businesses. FLZ060 Sarasota 05 2245EST 0 0 Flood 31 2359EST The Myakka River at Myakka State Park crested at 10.02 feet at 5:00 AM EST on the 13th. Flood stage is 7 feet. Hillsborough County Tampa 07 1000EST 0 1 Lightning Lightning struck a utility pole next to Miles Elementary School and injured a 41 year old male 75 yards away. The victim appeared to be in shock and complained of numbness to his left arm and hand. Sarasota County Sarasota 08 1415EST 0 0 200K Flash Flood 1700EST Three to five inches of rain in 80 minutes caused one foot of water to enter some Sarasota businesses on 17th Street between Euclid and Mango Avenues. The listed damage amount does not include inventory. Numerous vehicles were abandoned in the area due to the high water. Manatee County Bradenton 09 1230EST 1 0 1.3M Flash Flood 1700EST A small area of brief heavy rains of 4 to 6 inches in one hour caused a flash flood in Bradenton between 27th Street and 75th Street. An unidentified man, possibly homeless, misjudged the flooded 18th Avenue Drive West and rode his bicycle into the turbulent waters. He was swept away into the Gulf of Mexico and his body was not found. The water caused damage to 88 homes and flooded numerous cars in the parking lot of the DeSoto Square Mall. Twenty six single family homes and 20 multi-family homes received major damage. M30IW FLZ048 Hernando 11 2000EST 0 0 Flood 31 2359EST The Withlacoochee River at Trilby crested at 13.95 feet at 3:00 AM EST on the 24th. Flood stage is 12 feet. Widespread heavy rains from August 7 to 11 combined with saturated soils created another round flooding across west central Florida. No significant damage was reported as these areas have been in and out of flood since June and the damage had already occurred. Most other rivers across west central and southwest Florida reached at least one foot above flood stage during the month. Rainfall totals during the five day period included 10.90 inches 5 miles southeast of Bradenton, 6.51 inches at the Tampa International Airport, 6.27 inches in Venice, 5.62 inches near Holiday, and 4.67 in Brooksville.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, West Central Pinellas County St Petersburg 15 1715EST 0 1 Lightning The lightning came through the phone line at the office but the person felt fine and went home. Later that evening the person felt sick and called 911 and was transported to the hospital. Hillsborough County 4 NW Tampa 16 1720EST 0 0 Heavy Rain A trained weather spotter reported two inches of rain in 30 minutes that caused street flooding near the intersection of Himes Avenue and West Columbus Drive. Hillsborough County 3 WNW Tampa to 16 1805EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4 NW Tampa The broadcast media reported that thunderstorm winds had downed a billboard and power lines near the intersection of Himes Avenue and West Columbus Drive. Falling tree branches brought down more power lines down about one mile to the north on North Grady Avenue, causing 200 homes to lose power. Pinellas County Largo 20 1702EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck an apartment building and caused a fire in two rooms. Four families were displaced because of the fire and smoke damage. FLZ051 Hillsborough 21 1345EST 0 0 Flood 31 1542EST The Little Manatee River near Wimauma crested at 15.18 feet at 12:15 AM EST on the 27th. Flood stage is 11 feet. Doppler radar detected a small area of 3 to 5 inches of rain over the head waters of the Little Manatee River from August 19th through the 20th. No significant damage was reported as these areas have been in and out of flood since June and the damage had already occurred. Lee County Ft Myers 23 1500EST 1 0 Lightning Lightning struck and killed a 23 year old man while he was playing soccer at Billy Bowlegs Park in Fort Myers. M23BF Pinellas County 3 SE St Petersburg Beach29 1714EST 0 1 Lightning A 50 year old male in the Pinellas Bay Way Channel was injured when lightning struck his boat. FLORIDA, West Panhandle Santa Rosa County Milton 16 1443CST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning struck a house and started a fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department but not before the house suffered damage. No one was injured. Escambia County Pensacola Beach 30 1130CST 1 0 Rip Current A thirty-two year old male from Georgia drowned while swimming in rough surf at an unguarded beach east of Casio Beach. The male went swimming with a friend when he got into trouble in the rough surf. The friend was able to make it ashore but the man drowned. Red flags warning of dangerous surf were flying at the time. M32IW Escambia County Pensacola Beach 30 1300CST 1 0 Rip Current A forty-six year old male from Tennessee disappeared while swimming in rough surf. His body did not wash ashore until the next day. The male was swimming in rough surf in an unguarded area east of Casino Beach. M46IW Escambia County Pensacola Beach 31 0930CST 1 0 Rip Current A thirty year old male from Texas drowned while swimming in rough surf east of Casino Beach. He was swimming in an unguarded part of the beach when he disappeared. Life guards said they had to make numerous rescues from the rough surf on Pensacola Beach that weekend. M30IW Escambia County Pensacola Beach 31 1200CST 1 0 Rip Current An eighteen year old resident alien from Mexico disappeared in rough surf near Fort Pickens. He worked for a landscaping company who were treating their employees to a day at the beach. He drowned in the rough surf. M18IW GEORGIA, East Central Richmond County Augusta 08 1920EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Sheriff reported 2 residences flooded on Jennifer Court. Street flooding also occurred throughout the city.

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GEORGIA, Lower Coffee County 1 W Ambrose 03 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2040EST Pond dam burst one quarter mile west of of State Road 268 near Ambrose. Curtis Decker Rd. rendered impassible by flooding. Doppler radar estimates of 7 to 10 inches of rain in area over a 6 hour period. Jeff Davis County Snipesville 03 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2040EST 5 to 6 inches of rainfall flooded creeks and streams. Dirt secondary roads washed out across western Jeff Davis County. Wayne County Madray Spgs 08 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Strong thunderstorm winds (possible downburst) caused considerable damage to a residence in Madray Springs. A large oak was blown down, pine trees were snapped in half and the screened-in-patio mesh mesh wall was bent at a 45 degree angle with popped-out screens and supports. The family cat was "flung" across the yard and was found unconscious. Wayne County Madray Spgs 08 1815EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Wayne County Madray Spgs 08 1825EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Emergency Manger in Wayne County reported 3-4 inches of rainfall in less than 1 hour. Camden County Kingsland 11 1600EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 3.5 inches of rain fell between 1500-1600 at NWS employee's home. Camden County Kingsland 11 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large oaks were down in Osprey Cove and Cardinal Place East. Piles of pine trees were noted down across the area. Camden County Kingsland 11 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees, numerous power lines and a set of traffic lights were blown down. Camden County Kingsland 11 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Damage to an awning and the roof of the United Federal Credit Union on Gross Rd. and numerous trees down in Camden Way and Osprey Cove. Camden County Kingsland 11 1700EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail reported at Mariner's Landing. Camden County Kingsland 11 1705EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Camden County Kingsland 11 1715EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Appling County 10 SW Surrency 11 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines down along County Road 15. Several large pecan trees were down and minor damage was caused to a home on Campbell Road. Wayne County 10 SW Odum 11 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous large trees were blown down along County Road 203 near the Wayne and Appling County border Wayne County 1 S Gardi 18 2240EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Secondary dirt and paved roads were washed out. Wayne County Broadhurst 18 2300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain KVAX Doppler Radar indicated 5-7 inches of rainfall in a 3 hour period. Other radars in the area including KJAX and KCLX showed similar amounts. Wayne County 8 S Jesup 18 2320EST 0 0 Flash Flood 19 0100EST NWS Co-Op Observer reported 3.5 inches of rainfall within several hours. Secondary roads were impassable and broken trees limbs damaged several homes along Nursery Road. Wayne County Broadhurst 19 0000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Emergency Management and Wayne County Road Dept. reported numerous secondary roads and streets were flooded and impassable. Water covered Gardi-Broadhurst Highway resulting in road closure. Car was stranded on Gardi-Broadhurst Highway...no injuries were

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GEORGIA, Lower reported. Brantley County Nahunta 19 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation reported 5 inches of rainfall accumulation during the late afternoon/early evening. Brantley County Raybon 19 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation reported 5 inches of rainfall accumulation during the late afternoon and evening. Brantley County 5 N Nahunta 19 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation reported several county roads were flooded and impassable from recent heavy rain. Brantley County Nahunta 19 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous large limbs were blown down onto power lines. Reported by Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation. Brantley County Raybon 19 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous large tree limbs were blown down onto power lines. Reported by Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation. Brantley County Hoboken 19 1830EST 0 0 Heavy Rain City Street Dept. reported some street flooding. GEORGIA, North and Central Bibb County Countywide 01 1730EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1830EST The Bibb county Sheriff and the Macon Police Department reported that heavy rain over a one to two hour period had resulted in minor street flooding, as well as minor flooding of the yards of some homes. There were a few roads in the Macon area that had one or two lanes closed for a while. Gilmer County East Central Portion 02 1900EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2300EST The Gilmer county 911 center reported that several creeks in the eastern portion of the county, particularly Big Creek, had risen well out of their banks as a thunderstorm with torrential rainfall persisted over the area during the evening. Big Creek Road southwest of Big Creek was flooded and closed, along with several homes in the area southwest of Big Creek. Whitfield County Cohutta 02 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST The Whitfield county 911 center reported that three roads were flooded in the area with water flowing over the roads. All of these roads were still blocked by flood waters at midnight EDT. Butts County Jackson 03 1300EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Butts county 911 center reported that a few trees had been blown down. Polk County Aragon to 03 2108EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Rockmart 2145EST The Polk county 911 center reported that heavy rain had resulted in minor street flooding in the Aragon and Rockmart areas. Walker County Countywide 04 1710EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1730EST The Walker county 911 center reported that trees had been blown down in several areas across the county. Walker County La Fayette to 04 1715EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Villanow 1730EST The Walker county 911 center and the public reported penny-sized hail. Gordon County Calhoun 04 1845EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) The public reported penny to nickel-sized hail. Walker County Naomi 04 1915EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2100EST The public reported that a convenience store at the intersection of Georgia Highways 136 and 151 suffered considerable damage as flood waters rose several inches deep inside the building. The flooding was the result of a small, yet very slow moving thunderstorm with torrential rainfall of up to three inches per hour.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

GEORGIA, North and Central Bartow County White to 04 1955EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cartersville 2021EST Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to golf balls, were received from the public. Golf ball-sized hail was reported in Cassville, quarter-sized hail in White, and penny to half-dollar-sized hail in Cartersville. Banks County Homer to 04 2013EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hollingsworth 2200EST The Banks county 911 center reported that a number of trees had been blown down between Homer and Hollingsworth along U.S. Highway 441. Three roads were blocked and closed because of the downed trees. A number of power lines had also been brought down by the fallen trees. Banks County Homer 04 2017EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported penny-sized hail. Cherokee County Woodstock to 04 2029EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 3 W Woodstock 2040EST Several reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public. Bartow County Cartersville 04 2030EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G39) The public reported that a tree was blown down at a private residence, causing damage to an adjacent fence. Cobb County Acworth 04 2040EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2045EST The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail. Hall County Gainesville 04 2100EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported penny-sized hail. Madison County Danielsville to 04 2130EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hull The Madison county 911 center reported that a few trees had been blown down. Jackson County Commerce to 04 2135EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3 NNW Commerce The Jackson county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down in Commerce and a utility pole was down on an 18-wheel truck on Interstate-85 just north of Commerce. A few other trees were also down in the same general area. Banks County Homer to 04 2145EST 0 0 Flash Flood Hollingsworth 2300EST The Banks county 911 center reported that excessive rainfall from repetitive thunderstorm activity had resulted in several creeks overflowing their banks and flowing across roads. Some of the roads had been rendered impassable because of the flowing water. Muscogee County Columbus 05 0805EST 0 0 5K Lightning The Muscogee county 911 center reported that lightning struck a tree near a house. The tree subsequently fell on the house causing damage to the structure. Gordon County Calhoun 06 1255EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545EST The United States Post Office in Calhoun reported that several roads in the city were flooded with around one foot of water on them. Mail couriers in the area were having difficulty navagating the flooded roadways. Cherokee County Holly Spgs 06 1410EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Cherokee county Emergency Management Director reported that several trees had been blown down. Spalding County Griffin 06 1419EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Griffin Police Department reported penny-sized hail. Pulaski County Hawkinsville 06 1730EST 1 0 Heavy Rain The Pulaski county Emergency Management Director reported that a 14-year old male fell into a rain-swollen drainage ditch. He was subsequently swept away and carried nearly two blocks away from where he fell in. He was killed instantly. Approximately 2.5 inches of rain had fallen in the area in just a 45 to 60 minute period of time. High water was also reported on several roads in the area. M14IW

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GEORGIA, North and Central Upson County 4 WSW Thomaston 07 2025EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Upson county 911 center reported penny-sized hail. Upson County 3 NW Thomaston to 07 2130EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 1 SW Thomaston 2300EST The Upson county 911 center reported that persistent thunderstorms with heavy rain had resulted in considerable flooding in the Thomaston area. Eleven roads had to be closed because of flooding, and one remained closed for a few hours even after the rain had ended. Flood waters rose into several homes. Three homes had to be evacuated because of flooding in a low-lying area of the city. In addition, water was flowing over the dam of a small pond northwest of Thomaston, forcing the closure of the road below the dam. Gwinnett County Snellville 08 1825EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported penny-sized hail. Jefferson County Louisville 10 1315EST 0 0 25K Lightning The Jefferson county 911 center reported that lightning struck a house and set it on fire. Damage estimates were inconclusive. Cobb County Marietta 10 1535EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1545EST The public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail. In one instance, the public reported that it hailed, mostly penny-sized, from six to eight minutes. Cobb County Marietta 10 1545EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1645EST The public reported that very heavy rain resulted in brief flooding of streets and parking lots in the area. Newton County Mansfield 10 1726EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The Newton county 911 center reported quarter-sized hail. Newton County Newborn 10 1726EST 0 0 25K Lightning The Newton county 911 center reported that a house was set on fire. Damage estimates were inconclusive. Newton County Stewart to 10 1726EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Mansfield The Newton county 911 center reported that several trees were down on Georgia Highway 212 near Stewart, one tree was down on Georgia Highway 36 near Stewart, one tree was down on Georgia Highway 11 near Mansfield, one tree was down on Georgia Highway 142 near Newborn, and yet another tree was down on Rutledge Road near the Morgan county line. Newton County Covington 10 1825EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1835EST The Newton county 911 center reported golf ball-sized hail. Wilkinson County Mc Intyre 10 2230EST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The Wilkinson County News reported that thunderstorm winds caused extensive damage, with trees blown down onto roads, bridges, railroad tracks, and power lines. Several homes were severely damaged when large trees fell on or through the roofs of the homes. A large tree was also blown down at the Unimin Corporation. At least two roads were blocked because of downed trees. Crews worked much of the night to restore electrical and phone service to the area and clean debris from the roadways. Gwinnett County 1 N Norcross 11 1512EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A SkyWarn Spotter reported penny-sized hail. Henry County Mc Donough 11 1735EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A storm spotter reported quarter-sized hail. Upson County Northwest Portion 11 2158EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2235EST The Upson county 911 center reported that excessive rainfall in a short period of time had resulted in flooding of several roads in the northwest part of the county with water flowing over the roads. Roads flooded included Hendricks Church Road near Wilson's Farm Market, Molling, and Woodall Roads.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

GEORGIA, North and Central Fannin County Blue Ridge 15 1900EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2000EST The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that local thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the downtown area of Blue Ridge. One house sustained damage when flood waters rose to the level of the window sills. Flood waters also caused damage at the Sheriff's Office. Furthermore, railroad tracks running through the area were also damaged by the flood waters. Gilmer County Ellijay 15 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST The Gilmer county 911 center reported that Georgia Highway 52 was flooded with several inches of water flowing over the road. Gilmer County 5 ENE Ellijay 15 1930EST 0 0 25K Lightning The Gilmer county 911 center reported that lightning struck a home near Walnut Mountain and set it on fire. Damage estimates were inconclusive. Fannin County Blue Ridge 15 2000EST 0 2 Lightning The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that lightning struck two people at the Sugar Creek Raceway during its first night of the racing season. A 45-year old track announcer was injured when lightning struck the track's sound system and came through the microphone. Some papers on the desk were also ignited during this incident. In the stands, a fan was injured when he was struck by lightning. Neither of the injuries were fatal. Lumpkin County 3 ESE Porter Spgs 15 2000EST 0 0 175K Lightning 2100EST The Dahlonega Nugget reported that lightning struck a Poplar tree near a home on Ridge Point Road, setting an adjacent shed and the home on fire. The home was in the Frogtown area of extreme eastern Lumpkin county near the White county line. The home was a total loss. Another lightning strike struck and killed a bull in a nearby pasture. Fayette County Fayetteville to 16 1315EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Harp 1343EST Several reports of hail were received from the public, and one from an amateur radio operator. The public reported penny-sized hail in Fayetteville and an amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail in Fayetteville. The public reported quarter-sized hail five miles south-southeast of Fayetteville just of Georgia Highway 92 near Harp. Carroll County Whitesburg 16 1330EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1400EST The public reported penny-sized hail. Fayette County 4 NE Starrs Mill 16 1335EST 0 0 0.75K Lightning An off-duty National Weather Service (NWS) employee reported that lightning struck his house. Damage was confined to electrical equipment, including a couple of computers, a light fixture, stove light switch control, and an electronic light timer. No fire occurred. Clayton County Jonesboro 16 1340EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1345EST The public reported quarter-sized hail. Clayton County 4 WNW Hastings 16 1345EST 0 1 Lightning The Fayette county Emergency Management Director reported that Fayette County Medical and Fire Personnel responded to the lightning-related injury of a construction worker at the River's Edge Subdivision, just across the county border in Clayton county. The worker was treated and released with minor injuries. Henry County Stockbridge 16 1345EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The public reported quarter-sized hail. Spalding County 3 E Griffin 16 1350EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Spalding county 911 center reported that a few trees were blown down. Taliaferro County Crawfordville 16 1450EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Taliaferro county 911 center reported penny-sized hail. Greene County Countywide 16 1500EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Greene county 911 center reported that several trees had been blown down throughout the county.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Morgan County Madison 16 1520EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1620EST The Morgan county 911 center reported that several roadways in town were flooded with water flowing over the roads. Greene County Greensboro 16 1530EST 0 0 5K Lightning The Greene county 911 center reported that lightning struck a building and set it on fire. Damage estimates were inconclusive. Morgan County Rutledge 16 1530EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Morgan county 911 center reported that a few trees were blown down near the Golden Pantry. Pea-sized hail was also reported. Putnam County Eatonton 16 1545EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) The public reported quarter to half-dollar-sized hail. Walton County Monroe 16 1550EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Walton county 911 center reported penny-sized hail. Walton County Monroe 16 1550EST 0 0 0.25K Thunderstorm Wind (G45) The Walton county 911 center reported that a tree was blown down. Baldwin County Milledgeville 16 1600EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Baldwin county 911 center reported penny-sized hail. Baldwin County Milledgeville 16 1600EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Baldwin county 911 center reported that several trees had been blown down and some power lines were down as well. Hall County Gainesville 16 1605EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported penny-sized hail. Hall County Gainesville 16 1630EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported penny-sized hail. Morgan County Rutledge to 16 1630EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood Centennal 1730EST The Morgan county 911 center reported that several businesses were flooded. Several roads in the area were also flooded. High water on Interstate-20 near Centennial may have caused an accident involving a car which hydroplaned and flipped over. Washington County Sandersville 16 1630EST 0 0 45K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1700EST The Sandersville Fire Department and the county 911 center reported that several trees and power lines were down in the city. The public reported that a Chevron Gasoline Station sign had been blown down onto a vehicle. The Sandersville Progress newspaper of Washington county reported that thunderstorm winds blew a large tree down onto a home on Elizabeth Street in Sandersville, causing the roof on the back of the home to cave in. Lumpkin County Dahlonega 16 1700EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Lumpkin county 911 center reported penny-sized hail. Lumpkin County Dahlonega 16 1700EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Lumpkin county 911 center reported that at least five trees had been blown down. Bibb County 7 WSW Macon 19 1430EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Bibb county 911 center reported that some power lines were down on the west side of Macon. Crawford County 7 ENE Knoxville 19 1445EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Flint Electric Membership Cooperative reported that some power lines were down along U.S. Highway 80 between Knoxville and the Bibb county line, near Sandy Point. Several power outages were reported in the area as well. Dade County Trenton 27 1548EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Morristown, Tennessee National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office relayed a report they had received from the public of penny-sized hail. Troup County La Grange 27 1733EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Troup county 911 center reported penny-sized hail on Georgia Highway 109 W near Abbottsford Road.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Greene County Greensboro 28 1520EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Greene county 911 center reported penny-sized hail. Greene County Greensboro 28 1520EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Greene county 911 center reported that several trees and power lines were down. Gwinnett County 4 SSE Lawrenceville 28 1630EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The public reported penny-sized hail. Gwinnett County 4 SSE Lawrenceville 28 1630EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The public reported that thunderstorm winds caused minor property damage at one residence consisting of an awning blown off, six feet of facia siding on the roof edge peeled back, a shutter blown off, the top of one large tree and two smaller pear trees broken off, and a mailbox blown over. Numerous other items were also scattered about in the lawn including lawn furniture, garbage cans, plants and planters, and a full gas grill cylinder which was moved 10 feet. Gwinnett County Lawrenceville 28 1657EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1700EST The public reported hail ranging in size from quarters to slightly larger than half dollars. Gwinnett County Lawrenceville 28 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1730EST The public reported that very heavy rain had resulted in some street flooding. Barrow County Winder to 28 1708EST 0 0 175K Lightning 5 N Auburn 1745EST Local newspapers out of Winder reported a number of lightning related incidents that resulted in significant damage. Two homes in Winder were struck by lightning, one on Lisa Circle, which suffered significant fire damage to an upstairs bonus room, while another home on Flanagan Mill Road suffered severe fire damage throughout. A chicken house on Georgia Highway 124 in the far north part of the county was struck and burned completely, while a power pole on Georgia Highway 82 just east of Winder burned when it was struck by lightning. No injuries or fatalities were reported during these incidents. Barrow County 4 NNW Auburn to 28 1715EST 0 0 45K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Winder 1720EST A storm spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that strong straight-line thunderstorm winds, or a possible microburst or downburst, had resulted in considerable damage to a farm near the intersection of Dee Kennedy Road and Harmony Church Road in northwest Barrow county near the Gwinnett county line. All together three to five structures were damaged or destroyed and some farm equipment was turned completely over. Two barns were completely destroyed and the roof was torn off a chicken house. The debris from the damage was scattered over a fairly large area. Several trees were also blown down in the same area Forsyth County 2 S Big Creek 29 1635EST 0 0 0.25K Thunderstorm Wind (G39) The public reported that a Pine tree was blown down onto Georgia Highway 141, Peachtree Parkway, near Brookwood. GEORGIA, Northeast Franklin County Carnesville 06 1450EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees were blown down. Franklin County 8 E Carnesville 06 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown down in the Canon area. Elbert County 5 NE Elberton 07 1858EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County Carnesville 11 1930EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees and power lines were blown down. Hart County 1 SW Bowersville 11 1940EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, along with several power poles. Habersham County Cornelia 17 1650EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Hart County Hartwell 28 1750EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown down.

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GEORGIA, Southeast Liberty County Hinesville 02 1640EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1815EST Very heavy rainfall flooded many roads including South Main Street, Bacon Road, and Easy Street. Several vehicles were trapped in the water and a house was flooded. Tattnall County 3 N Glennville 03 2015EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2145EST Heavy rainfall flooded U.S. Route 301 and several other roads near Glennville. Bulloch County 8 SE Statesboro 03 2025EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2145EST Due to very heavy rainfall, 2 miles of Old Groveland Road were under water. Tattnall County Collins 04 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1610EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down large limbs across power lines. Liberty County Hinesville to 06 1605EST 0 0 Flash Flood Fleminton 1730EST Heavy rainfall flooded numerous roads including Commerce Street and Heritage Drive in Hinesville and Cassells Road in Flemington. Evans County 3 SE Hagan 11 1410EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1413EST Thunderstorm winds toppled several trees. Bryan County 1 N Pembroke 11 1505EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1508EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and large limbs. Effingham County 3 NW Rincon 11 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1545EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines. Effingham County Clyo 11 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1605EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines. Effingham County Springfield 16 1805EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1808EST Effingham County Springfield to 16 1815EST 0 0 Flash Flood Guyton 2000EST Heavy rain caused flooded roads. Mcintosh County Darien 18 2046EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Heavy rainfall flooded streets leaving at least one car inundated by water. GEORGIA, Southwest Turner County 4 W Sycamore 01 1510EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several downed trees along Highway 112 reported by the Turner County Sheriff. Dougherty County East Albany 28 1830EST 0 0 20K Lightning Lightning struck a 300-foot emergency communications tower, which knocked the primary and backup 911 systems offline for 20 hours. Reported by the Albany Herald. Berrien County Nashville 29 2230EST 0 0 50K Lightning A home was gutted by fire as a result of a lightning strike. Reported by the Berrien County-Nashville Press. Lowndes County 3 SW Kinderlou 31 1758EST 1 0 Lightning A Lowndes County teen was struck by lightning while outside his home. Three days later, he died of cardiac failure at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Reported by the Valdosta Daily Times. M15OU

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GULF OF MEXICO Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass Of Ms R Out 20Nm .5 S Biloxi 02 0950CST 0 0 Waterspout Several waterspouts were observed just offshore of Biloxi. Englewood To Tarpon Springs Fl Out 20Nm 13 NW Longboat Key 04 1030EST 0 0 Waterspout 1045EST An airplane pilot reported multiple waterspouts 5 miles west of Anna Maria Island. Mobile Bay Pinto Island 06 1820CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1821CST Mobile Bay Alabama Port 06 2005CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 2006CST Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 20Nm 15 S Dauphin Island 07 1235CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1236CST Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms 20 To 60Nm 30 S Gulf Shores 07 1235CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms 20 To 60Nm 45 S Gulf Shores 07 1336CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1340CST Destin To Pensacola Fl 20 To 60Nm 40 S Navarre 07 1400CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1405CST Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 20Nm 5 S Dauphin Island 07 1435CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1437CST Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass Of Ms R 20 To 60Nm 45 E Venice 07 1621CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters 2 NW Key West 08 1921EST 0 0 Waterspout 1936EST Waterspout observed by several mariners 2 miles northwest of Old Town Key West, or two to 3 miles west of Fleming Key. Englewood To Tarpon Springs Fl Out 20Nm 4 NW Longboat Key 09 1015EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1020EST A squall moved onshore at Bradenton Beach and the associated winds broke numerous small branches off trees. Galveston Bay 1 S West Bay to 09 1736CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 9 SW West Bay Measured at Jamaica Beach. High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20Nm Galveston 09 1737CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at KGLS.

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GULF OF MEXICO Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters 7 SW Key West 09 2315EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 37 knots (43 mph) recorded at Sand Key CMAN station. Gulf Side Of The Lower Keys Out 20Nm 9 WNW Big Pine Key 10 1852EST 0 0 Waterspout 1858EST Waterspout reported by public 5 miles north of Summerland Key. Atchafalaya R To Cameron La Out 20Nm 2 S Cameron 11 0910CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Charter boat captain recorded 40 mph wind gust during a thunderstorm. Cameron La To High Is Tx Out 20Nm 7 SE Mouth Of Sabine River11 0912CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Offshore oil rig recorded 42 mph wind gust during a thunderstorm. Galveston Bay Eagle Point 11 1330CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Eagle Point PORTS. High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20Nm Pleasure Pier 11 1400CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Pleasure Pier PORTS. Freeport To Matagorda Ship Chnl Out 20Nm Freeport 11 1448CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Freeport Flow Inflow PORTS. Sw Pass Of The Ms R To Atchafalaya R La Out 20Nm Grand Isle 11 1403CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pt O'Connor To Aransas Pass 10 SW Seadrift 11 1706CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Gust recorded at Aranasas National Wildlife Refuge. Pt O'Connor To Aransas Pass 10 N Port Aransas 11 1732CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Gust recorded at Rockport ASOS. Pt O'Connor To Aransas Pass 10 N Port Aransas 11 1753CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Gust recorded at Rockport ASOS. Pt Aransas To Baffin Bay Tx Out 20Nm Port Aransas 11 1802CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Matagorda Ship Chnl To Pt Aransas Out 20Nm Port Aransas 11 1812CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Corpus Christi To Baffin Bay Corpus Christi 11 1825CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Gust recorded at Corpus Christi Naval Airstation(NGP). Pt Aransas To Baffin Bay Tx Out 20Nm Bob Hall Pier 11 1900CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind

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GULF OF MEXICO Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass Of Ms R 20 To 60Nm 45 E Venice 12 0428CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Mobile Bay 4 S Alabama Port to 12 1225CST 0 0 Waterspout Alabama Port 1230CST Two waterspouts were observed over Mobile Bay between Dauphin Island and Alabama Port. Both waterspouts remained over water for about five minutes before dissipating. Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20Nm 7 SE Key Largo 13 1432EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Molasses Reef CMAN station. Tampa Bay Old Tampa Bay 14 1138EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1152EST The peak wind was from the east at 35 knots and was recorded at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport. Tampa Bay Old Tampa Bay 14 1138EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1152EST The wind gust was measured at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport. Bonita Beach To Englewood Fl Out 20Nm 4 SE San Carlos Bay 14 1430EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The wind gust was reported by a mariner in Matanzas Pass to the media. Sw Pass Of The Ms R To Atchafalaya R La Out 20Nm 20 S Venice 15 0138CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Tampa Bay Lower Tampa Bay 15 1705EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The wind gust was reported at the north end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Mobile Bay Point Clear 16 1432CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1434CST Atchafalaya R To Cameron La Out 20Nm 13 SE Cypremort Point 17 1535CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Oil platform recorded 40 mph wind gusts during a thunderstorm. Cameron La To High Is Tx Out 20Nm 7 SE Mouth Of Sabine River17 1630CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Offshore oil rig recorded 46 mph wind gust during a thunderstorm. Cameron La To High Is Tx 20 To 60Nm 30 SE Mouth Of Sabine River17 1655CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Offshore oil rig recorded 40 mph wind gust during a thunderstorm. Cameron La To High Is Tx 20 To 60Nm 48 S Mouth Of Sabine River17 1800CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Offshore oil platform recorded 40 mph wind gust during a thunderstorm. Suwannee R To Apalachicola Fl Out 20Nm 14 ENE Carrabelle to 18 1018EST 0 0 Waterspout 15 ENE Carrabelle 1025EST A waterspout was reported by a Franklin County Sheriff deputy in the vicinity of Alligator Point.

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GULF OF MEXICO Sw Pass Of The Ms R To Atchafalaya R La Out 20Nm 9 N Cocodrie 19 1130CST 0 0 Waterspout Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20Nm 7 SE Key Largo 20 0519EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Molasses Reef CMAN station. Tampa Bay Hillsborough Bay 20 1500EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Thunderstorm wind gust measured at the Port of Tampa. Mobile Bay Pinto Island 20 1504CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1506CST Englewood To Tarpon Springs Fl Out 20Nm 5 ESE Longboat Key 20 1529EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1537EST The thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport. Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 20Nm Dauphin Island 20 1600CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1602CST Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20Nm 7 SE Key Largo 21 0950EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 0959EST Sustained wind 35 knots (40 mph) recorded at Molasses Reef CMAN station. 10-minute average. Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20Nm 7 SE Key Largo 21 1002EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 44 knots (51 mph) recorded at Molasses Reef CMAN station. Galveston Bay Smith Pt 21 1900CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Smith Point (TNRCC/TCEQ). Galveston Bay Eagle Point 21 1924CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Eagle Point PORTS. High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20Nm North Jetty 21 1930CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at North Jetty PORTS. Galveston Bay Eagle Point 21 1936CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Eagle Point PORTS. High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20Nm North Jetty 21 1942CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at North Jetty PORTS. High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20Nm Pleasure Pier 21 1942CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Measured at Pleasure Pier PORTS. Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters 3 W Key West 22 1730EST 0 0 Waterspout 1731EST Waterspout observed by NWS personnel 3 miles west of Key West. Tampa Bay Middle Tampa Bay 24 2122EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the Albert Whitted airport.

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GULF OF MEXICO Tampa Bay Old Tampa Bay 25 1518EST 0 0 Waterspout 1525EST A trained spotter reported a waterspout between the Gandy bridge and the Howard Franklin bridge. Florida Bay 5 N Marathon 27 0946EST 0 0 Waterspout Waterspout reported by Cessna 172 pilot 5 miles north of Marathon. Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20Nm 7 SE Key Largo 28 0359EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind sustained 34 knots (39 mph) gusting to 42 knots (48 mph) recorded at Molasses Reef CMAN station. Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20Nm 7 SE Key Largo 28 0400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 0409EST Sustained wind 37 knots (43 mph) recorded at Key Largo CMAN station. Peak gust 44 knots (51 mph) recorded 0501 LST. Englewood To Tarpon Springs Fl Out 20Nm 5 ESE Longboat Key 28 1313EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The wind gust was measured at the Sarasota/Bradenton airport. Tampa Bay Old Tampa Bay 28 1316EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The wind gust was measured at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters 7 SW Key West 28 1854EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 42 knots (48 mph) recorded at Sand Key CMAN station. Gulf Side Of The Lower Keys Out 20Nm Key West 28 1906EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 37 knots (43 mph) recorded at Key West International Airport. W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key W Out 20Nm Key West 28 1906EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 37 knots (43 mph) recorded at Key West International Airport. Craig Key To The W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20Nm 7 S Marathon 28 2027EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind West gust 37 knots (43 mph) recorded at Sombero Key Light CMAN station. Craig Key To The W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20Nm 7 S Marathon 29 1950EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 38 knots (44 mph) recorded at Sombrero Key Light CMAN station. Sw Pass Of The Ms R To Atchafalaya R La Out 20Nm 20 S Venice 30 0100CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass Of Ms R Out 20Nm 22 SSE Biloxi 30 0353CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Sw Pass Of The Ms R To Atchafalaya R La Out 20Nm 20 S Venice 30 0725CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind

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GULF OF MEXICO Lake Ponchartrain And Lake Maurepas E Lake Pontchartrain 30 1040CST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed over eastern Lake Pontchartrain. Craig Key To The W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20Nm 7 S Marathon 30 2114EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 36 knots (41 mph) recorded at Sombrero Key Light CMAN station. Gulf Side Of The Lower Keys Out 20Nm 7 E Key West 30 2155EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Key West Naval Air Station. W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key W Out 20Nm 7 E Key West 30 2155EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Key West Naval Air Station. High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20Nm 8 SW Galveston 31 1124CST 0 0 Waterspout Just off Pirates Beach; dissipated offshore. Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 20Nm Dauphin Island 31 1200CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1202CST Gulf Side Of The Lower Keys Out 20Nm Key West 31 1255EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Key West International Airport. W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key W Out 20Nm Key West 31 1255EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Key West International Airport. Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters 7 SW Key West 31 1259EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 36 knots (41 mph) recorded at Sand Key CMAN station. Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters 7 SW Key West 31 1301EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 35 knots (40 mph) recorded at Sand Key CMAN station. Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters Dry Tortugas 31 1450EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wind gust 35 knots (40 mph) recorded at Dry Tortugas CMAN station. Bonita Beach To Englewood Fl Out 20Nm 2 W Captiva Pass 31 1708EST 0 0 Waterspout 1715EST A trained SKYWARN spotter reported two waterspouts west of Captiva Island. HAWAII Hawaii County Honokaa to 05 1458HST 0 0 Heavy Rain 10 W Honokaa 1700HST Heavy showers caused ponding of roadways and minor stream and drainage ditch flooding in windward portions of the Big Island of

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HAWAII Hawaii. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. Maui County 1.5 E Kahului 06 1345HST 0 0 1.2M Wildfire 1830HST An intentionally set fire burned 420 acres of sugar cane on the property of the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company on the island of Maui. Smoke from the blaze forced the police to close a portion of Haleakala Highway from 1420 to 1800, causing a major traffic tie-up. There were no reports of serious injuries. HIZ001-004-008 Kauai - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - South Hawaii Including Kau 09 1000HST 0 0 Heavy Surf/High Surf 11 1000HST A trade wind swell produced surf of 4 to 8 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. Maui County 6 NW Kaunakakai 12 1330HST 0 4 10K Wildfire 17 1800HST A brush fire scorched about 3000 acres on the isle of Molokai, at one time threatening two dozen homes in the town of Hoolehua. The fire, however, did destroy a family's storage shed with its contents. It also destroyed a house under construction and killed a calf trapped in a corral. The dollar cost of damages was a least $10 thousand. Firefighters from Molokai and Maui fought the blaze over a six-day period, utilizing standard methods and four water-carrying helicopters. Four firemen sustained minor injuries--smoke inhalation and strained backs. The cause of the fire was unknown. HIZ001-004-008 Kauai - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - South Hawaii Including Kau 14 1200HST 0 0 Heavy Surf/High Surf 16 1400HST A strong trade wind swell generated surf of 6 to 12 feet along the east- and southeast-facing shores of the Big Island of Hawaii and Kauai. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. Honolulu County 7 NNW Makaha 15 1945HST 0 0 Wildfire 16 1915HST A fire burned between 1000 and 1500 acres of mainly brush vegetation in leeward Oahu. However, some endangered native plants were also believed to have been scorched by the fire, though the dollar cost of damages was unavailable. Fire officials had to evacuate campers at nearby Yokohama Bay as a precaution. Also, the blaze for a time threatened equipment at the Air Force satellite tracking station near Kaena Point. State and federal firefighters battled the fire, and they were assisted by the Honolulu Fire Department's Air One helicopter and two Army Black Hawk helicopters that carried water to the blaze. No injuries were reported. The cause of the brush fire was unknown. Honolulu County 6 W Waialua 19 2230HST 0 0 Wildfire 21 1700HST A fire blackened 155 acres of brush on the Mokuleia side of Kaena Point on Oahu, and endangered five types of native Hawaiian plants. Survey teams had not been able to canvas the area to see if any of the prized vegetation was actually harmed, but irrigation pipes used by state officials to water the plants were destroyed by the fire. No dollar cost of damages was available, however. One third of the blaze also scorched sections of the Kuaokala game management area; where quail, doves and pheasants had migrated. Firefighters used the Air One helicopter from the Honolulu Fire Department to help douse the fire. There were no reports of injuries. The blaze was started by the wind carrying flames from a burning van to the dry brush near by. Honolulu County 2 E Hawaii Kai 27 1100HST 0 0 Wildfire 1615HST A brushfire burned between 50 and 100 acres of grass and kiawe trees on the east side of Koko Head Crater, with flames occasionally reaching the top of the crater. There were no serious injuries or property damage, but the Koko Crater Equestrian Center had to be evacuated for a time while firefighters contained the blaze. The cause of the fire was unknown, but fire officials said it was suspicious. Honolulu County 3.5 N Waimanalo 27 1145HST 0 0 Wildfire 1500HST A brush fire burned around 70 acres near Bellows Air Force Station in windward Oahu. The fire threatened several homes in the Keolu Hills subdivision for a time, and fire officials evacuated those residents nearest the fire because of heavy smoke. The firefighters used Honolulu Fire Department's Air One helicopter and two Marine helicopters from nearby Marine Corps Base Hawaii in helping to battle the blaze. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. The cause of the fire was not determined. HIZ004-008 North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - South Hawaii Including Kau 31 1000HST 0 0 Heavy Surf/High Surf 2359HST A swell generated by Hurricane Jimena produced surf of 4 to 8 feet along the east- and southeast-facing shores of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious injuries or property damage were reported.

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IDAHO, Extreme Southeast Franklin County Whitney 22 1500MST 0 1 Lightning 1600MST Lightning struck a house in the town of Whitney. The bolt caused a man at a doorway to be thrown several feet outdoors, after which the house exploded. Damage amounts were not available. IDAHO, North Idaho County Elk City 05 1639MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) IDZ009 Western Lemhi County 05 1945MST 0 0 Landslide Thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail moved through Idaho and Lemhi Counties during the late afternoon and evening hours. Penny to nickle sized hail, heavy rain and strong winds were reported from a weather spotter in Elk City. West of Shoup in Lemhi County, a big land and mudslide from heavy rain blocked the Salmon River road and partially blocked the Salmon River in the Long Tom area. Idaho County 10 E Riggins 23 1845MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900MST Lemhi County 20 S Salmon 23 1945MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000MST Sheriff reported flash flooding and 2 miles of rock slides along the Big Salmon River near French Creek in Idaho County, and flash flooding and a mudslide at the Elk Bend area between Salmon and Challis in Lemhi County. IDAHO, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. IDAHO, Southeast Custer County 18 NW Stanley 01 0200MST 0 0 Wildfire 05 2000MST 1300 acre Crystal Creek fire northwest of Stanley burned sub-alpine fir, brush and grass. No structural damage. 1.5 million dollars to suppress. contained by August 5th. Power County 7 S Rockland 03 1450MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500MST 1 inch of rain in 15 minutes casued flash flooding south of Rockland. Power County Crystal 03 1500MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1510MST Flash flooding in the town of Crystal. 1 inch of rain in 5 minutes. Bannock County 2 S Pocatello 03 1504MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530MST Reports of flash flooding on interstate 15 south of Pocatello. Over a half inch of rain in 15 minutes with mudslides and rock slides on the interstate along with fast moving water. Power County Rockland 03 1545MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1605MST Flash flooding in Rockland. Bridges washed out in the Stewart Canyon. Oneida County Juniper 03 1550MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1605MST Flash flooding in Juniper. Heavy water on interstate 15. 18 inches deep and 100 feet wide. Running water on interstate. Cassia County 15 ESE Malta 03 1600MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1620MST Flash flooding along interstate 15 near exit 254 southeast of Malta. Slideoffs on road. Clark County 17 NW Dubois 07 0300MST 0 0 25K Wildfire 11 2100MST 38,000 acre Deep fire northwest of Dubois in short grass, sagebrush and pockets of timber. Destroyed one outbuilding and cost 1.4 million dollars to suppress. Fire contained by August 11th. Bingham County 10 NE Blackfoot 08 0500MST 0 0 Wildfire 09 1900MST

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IDAHO, Southeast 2600 acre Festival fire northeast of Blackfoot. Burned short grass and scattered brush and juniper. No damage reported. Bingham County Shelley 08 1512MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1522MST 3/4 inch hail on interstate 15. Bonneville County Idaho Falls 08 1600MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1610MST Television meteorologist reported 3/4 inch hail in Idaho Falls. Lincoln County 25 N Shoshone 11 0400MST 0 0 Wildfire 4100 acre Timmerman fire north of Shoshone burned grass and sagebrush. No property damage reported. Blaine County 2 S Picabo 11 0600MST 0 0 Wildfire 12 2000MST 1500 acre Foothills fire south of Picabo. Burned grass ans sagebrush. No property damage reported. Minidoka County Rupert 15 1520MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1535MST Large tree branches broken off of trees and power outages in Rupert. Cassia County 12 S Oakley 15 1830MST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1845MST Trees downed and shed destroyed. Lincoln County Shoshone 15 1840MST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1850MST Tree blown down on top of car and power lines blown down. Madison County 10 W Rexburg 16 0600MST 0 0 Wildfire 18 2000MST 10,000 acre Menan fire burned grass ans sagebrush west of Rexburg. Contained by August 18th. No property damage reported. Cassia County Burley 21 1645MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1745MST One inch of rain in 23 minutes in Burley with streets flooded in southwest part of city. Bannock County 1 S Inkom 22 1535MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1540MST Trees and power lines downed south of Inkom. Bannock County Virginia 22 1535MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1540MST Trees and power lines downed in Virginia. Bannock County Mc Cammon 22 1540MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1640MST Mud and rock on road in Harkness Canyon. Bannock County Pocatello 22 1540MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1600MST Damaging winds near Idaho State University. Large tree branches down. Power County American Falls 22 1554MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1610MST Wind damage in American Falls. Tree snapped and power lines downed. Bingham County Blackfoot 22 1600MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST Flooding reported at Blackfoot High School. Waters pushed into weight room with damage to walls and mud cleanup necessary. Dollar damage amount unknown. Bannock County Pocatello 22 1610MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1625MST

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IDAHO, Southeast Power line blow down onto roof of a residence. Bannock County 4 E Pocatello 22 1620MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1630MST Live power line downed onto residence on east bench of Pocatello. Bingham County Blackfoot 22 1620MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1630MST Power outages due to wind damage in Blackfoot. Oneida County Samaria 22 1630MST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1700MST Estimated 70 mph wind gusts blew shed off ground of residence and into a fence destroying the shed. Bonneville County 6 S Idaho Falls 22 1639MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1650MST Billboard downed on highway 91. Teton County Driggs 22 1655MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1710MST Three large trees downed in Driggs from thunderstorm winds. Lincoln County 6 N Shoshone 22 1800MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1810MST Wind damage reported north of Shoshone. Bingham County Moreland 22 1800MST 0 0 0.50K Lightning 1805MST Lightning struck and killed an 8 year old 1,000 pound cow in Moreland. Lincoln County 12 W Richfield 22 1805MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1815MST Wind damage with sustained thunderstorms winds of 60 mph. Blaine County Picabo 22 1830MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1840MST Wind damage in Picabo with estimated gusts 60 mph. Lincoln County Shoshone 22 1840MST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1850MST Wind damage in Shoshone with trees blown down. A storage bin blown over and road signs blown over. Custer County Stanley 22 1840MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1855MST Power outages at Mountain Village Lodge due to high winds. Blaine County Hailey 22 1848MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1900MST Trees blown down across highway in Hailey. Lincoln County 15 E Shoshone 22 1855MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 1900MST 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust at Rock Lake RAWS site. Bannock County Inkom 24 1440MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST About a half inch of rain over the Blackrock fire burn area caused another mud slide on interstate 15 near Inkom closing the northbound lane for about two hours. IDAHO, Southwest Elmore County 12 W Atlanta 03 1430MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630MST Heavy rain over a recent forest fire burn area caused a flash flood which washed mud and debris into the Boise River and across the roadway near Hot Creek west of Atlanta. Road was closed for several days and needed major repairs.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IDAHO, Southwest Canyon County 2 S Caldwell 22 1455MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1545MST High winds blew down trees and damaged power lines which knocked out power to over 8000 homesas well as traffic signals, tying up traffic in Canyon County during the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain also caused street flooding in Nampa and Caldwell. Owyhee County 10 S Murphy 22 1550MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630MST Sinker Creek overflowed banks Owyhee County 32 SE Bruneau 22 1555MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G71) 1615MST High winds blew down trees and power lines near Grand View and other parts of Owyhee County. Boise County 19.5 S Idaho City 22 1635MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1730MST Heavy rain caused water and mud to flow across State Highway 21 near mp 19...Flash Flooding also occurred 19 miles east of Banks with water and debris across roadway. Valley County Cascade 22 1700MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1710MST Large hail broke car windshieds in and around Cascade. Boise County 8 NE Lowman 22 1725MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1745MST Ada County Olson City to 22 1745MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2 SE Olson City 1830MST Mud and debris over Warm Springs Ave. Jerome County Jerome 22 1750MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1815MST Wide spread thunderstorms moved into in Jerome County. These storms brought, heavy rain and strong winds that blew down trees and caused power outages in Jerome and Gooding counties. Blowing dust across Interstate 84 with visibilities as low as 10 feet caused several accidents. Twin Falls County Kimberly 22 1751MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1830MST Valley County 12 SE Yellow Pine 22 1830MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000MST Heavy rain washed out the road to Thunder Mountain on the east side of Monumental Summit. A very moist upper level trough moved eastward from California into southern Idaho during the aftenoon and evening. This system spawned numerous severe thunderstorms and wide spread heavy rain which caused flash flooding mainly in the mountains. ILLINOIS, Central Mclean County Bloomington 02 1220CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mason County 4 NE Havana 02 1240CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Fulton County Lewistown 02 1255CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County Lincoln Logan Co Arp 02 1422CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Champaign County Rantoul 02 1425CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) De Witt County Wapella 02 1450CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs and several power lines. Also, a car canopy was blown down. Christian County Kincaid 02 1452CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Macon County Decatur 02 1515CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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ILLINOIS, Central Macon County Warrensburg to 02 1515CST 0 5 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Decatur 1520CST Downburst winds blew through portions of Macon County. In Warrensburg, a large tree was blown down. In downtown Decatur, the winds destroyed several booths at the Decatur Celebration and injured 5 people, none seriously. Champaign County 1 NW Seymour 02 1543CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Christian County Countywide 02 1545CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1815CST Numerous county roads were briefly flooded due to heavy rains. Christian County Morrisonville 02 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Clark County Martinsville 02 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines. A couple of the trees fell onto homes causing damage. Also, one home had several windows blown out. No injuries were reported. Clay County Countywide 02 2155CST 0 0 Flash Flood 03 0100CST Numerous county roads were briefly flooded due to heavy rains. Crawford County 1 S Annapolis 03 1710CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Richland County Olney 03 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines and trees. One tree fell down on a house causing minor damage. Logan County 1 E Emden 03 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Sangamon County 2 S Springfield 03 2253CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morgan County Jacksonville 03 2255CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Knox County Galesburg 11 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and power poles were blown down around town. Several of the fallen trees and power lines blocked streets temporarily. No injuries were reported. Lawrence County Sumner 11 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several large trees, power lines and tree limbs were blown down. One tree fell onto a house causing extensive damage to the porch. No injuries were reported. Schuyler County Camden 26 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large tree limbs were blown down. A couple of the limbs fell onto power lines, pulling them down as well. Scott County Winchester 28 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large tree limbs were blown down near Illinois Route 106. Christian County 6 SW Owaneco to 31 1514CST 5 100 0 0 Tornado (F1) 2.5 SSW Owaneco 1525CST A tornado touched down southwest of Owaneco. It was on the ground for 5 miles. The only damage reported was to the roof of a barn. No injuries were reported. Clark County 1 N West Union 31 1622CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down. ILLINOIS, Northeast La Salle County Cedar Pt 01 0200CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 0205CST Lake County 1 E Long Grove 01 1215CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1220CST

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ILLINOIS, Northeast Cook County 3 NE Schaumburg to 01 1225CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Schaumburg 1235CST Reported at Golf and Meacham Roads and also along Interstate 90. Cook County Streamwood 01 1227CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1232CST Cook County Rolling Meadows to 01 1228CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2 S Rolling Meadows 1240CST Reported at Algonquin Road and Route 53. Cook County Arlington Hgts 01 1232CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1237CST Reported at Golf and Arlington Heights Roads. Cook County Des Plaines 01 1240CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1250CST Cook County Mt Prospect 01 1244CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1300CST Cook County Des Plaines 01 1245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cook County Schaumburg 01 1245CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1250CST Golf ball size hail was reported at Golf and Algonquin Roads. Cook County Arlington Hgts 01 1247CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1252CST Reported at Algonquin and Dempster Roads. Cook County Streamwood 01 1310CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1315CST Kane County Elgin 01 1348CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1353CST Reported at US Route 20 and Illinois Route 31. Kane County Elgin 01 1359CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1408CST Golf ball size hail in downtown Elgin and along Randall Road near St. Joseph Hospital. Cook County Streamwood 01 1400CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1405CST Cook County Hanover Park 01 1401CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1406CST Reported at Barrington and Irving Park Roads. Cook County Streamwood 01 1419CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1427CST Cook County Schaumburg 01 1420CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1430CST Hail ranged from the size of quarters to golf balls and covered the ground in some areas. Cook County Arlington Hgts 01 1425CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1430CST Cook County Hanover Park 01 1426CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1431CST Golf ball size hail was reported at Barrington Road and Highway 20.

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ILLINOIS, Northeast Cook County Bartlett 01 1430CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1435CST Quarter size hail was reported covering the ground. Du Page County Hanover Park 01 1430CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1435CST Cook County Des Plaines 01 1438CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1442CST Du Page County Roselle 01 1440CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1450CST Cook County Franklin Park 01 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1455CST Cook County Streamwood 01 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1455CST Cook County Elk Grove Vlg 01 1449CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1454CST Golf ball size hail was reported at Elmhurst and Touhy Roads. Du Page County Bensenville 01 1452CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1457CST Reported along Irving Park Road. Cook County 1 N (Ord)O'Hare Intl Arp01 1453CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1456CST Du Page County Bloomingdale 01 1510CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1520CST Du Page County Wheaton 01 1513CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1518CST Reported at Gary Avenue and Geneva Street. Kane County Aurora 01 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1520CST Reported along Fifth Avenue. Kane County Montgomery 01 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1520CST Du Page County Bloomingdale 01 1520CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Du Page County Lombard 01 1522CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1530CST Hail ranged from the size of pennies at Illinois Route 64 and Route 53 to golf ball size hail along Main Street. Du Page County Lombard 01 1522CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 1530CST Du Page County Glendale Hgts 01 1523CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1528CST Golf ball size hail was reported at Interstate 355 and North Avenue. Cook County Chicago 01 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 1535CST Will County Romeoville 01 1532CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1538CST Quarter size hail was reported at Airport and Weber Roads and at Weber and 135th Street.

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ILLINOIS, Northeast Du Page County Elmhurst 01 1542CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) La Salle County Marseilles 01 1542CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1545CST La Salle County Marseilles 01 1542CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Will County Bolingbrook 01 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1550CST Reported at Route 53 and Montrose Roads. Will County Bolingbrook 01 1545CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Grundy County Countywide 01 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1615CST Du Page County Downers Grove 01 1555CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1600CST Kendall County Oswego 01 1558CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1600CST Reported at the intersection of US 30 and US 34. La Salle County Seneca 01 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grundy County Morris 01 1602CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1607CST Reported at Route 47 and US 6. Grundy County Morris Muni Arpt 01 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) The Morris AWOS measured a gust to 56 knots, 64 mph. Cook County Cicero 01 1608CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1612CST Will County Channahon to 01 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Joliet 1615CST Grundy County Morris 01 1612CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Cook County Evergreen Park 01 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1620CST Cook County Worth 01 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Kendall County Boulder Hill 01 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1620CST Reported along Route 125. Will County Crest Hill 01 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1620CST Reported at Weber and Renwick Roads. Du Page County Clarendon Hills 01 1629CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1633CST Du Page County Elmhurst 01 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1635CST Du Page County Elmhurst 01 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ILLINOIS, Northeast Will County 1 S Manhattan 01 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1635CST Will County Naperville 01 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1635CST Cook County Lansing 01 1652CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Du Page County Glen Ellyn 01 1654CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) La Salle County Leland 01 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lake County Wadsworth 01 1723CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1728CST Reported at US 41 and Illinois Route 173. Severe thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours of August 1st across the Chicago Metro Area. The storms produced dozens of reports of large hail as well as wind damage. Minor hail damage was reported to roofs and house trim in Streamwood. A large tree was blown down on Madelyn Drive in Des Plaines. Tree limbs were blown down in Bloomingdale and trees were blown down in Lombard, where one tree fell onto a house. Tree limbs were blown down in Elmhurst and trees and large limbs were blown down in Glen Ellyen, both in Dupage county. Several trees were blown down on the south side of the city of Chicago. A two foot diameter tree limb was blown down in Worth in Cook county. The tree limb destroyed a camper. Winds gusted to 70 mph in Lansing where many trees were blown down and a barn was destroyed. A wind gust to 60 mph was reported in Marseilles and large tree limbs were blown down in Seneca, both in LaSalle county. Tree limbs were blown down in Bolingbrook and trees were blown down in Channahon, both in Will county. A roof of a stage was blown down at the Joliet race track where the stage was being built for a concert. Trees, large tree limbs and power lines were blown down across many parts of Grundy county. Power lines were blown down in Leland in LaSalle county. In addition to the hail and wind damage, flooding was also reported across Route 47 in Morris and parts of Grundy county received 2 to 3 inches of rain. Minor flooding was reported across parts of Kane, Dupage and Cook counites as well. Ford County South Portion 02 1430CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1730CST Thunderstorms produced very heavy rain across the southern portion of Ford county during the afternoon of August 2nd. Flooding was reported along Route 47, one mile south of Sibley. Gibson City reported 1.93 inches of rain. Du Page County Roselle 03 1150CST 0 1 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1155CST Cook County Niles 03 1200CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1205CST Reported at Dempster and Waukegan Roads. Cook County Niles 03 1220CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1225CST Cook County Chicago 03 1235CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1240CST Golf ball size hail reported at Belmont and Central. Cook County Chicago 03 1245CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Cook County Franklin Park 03 1250CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1255CST Cook County Chicago 03 1255CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1300CST Cook County North Central Portion 03 1300CST 0 0 1M Flash Flood 1700CST Cook County 6 E (Ord)O'Hare Intl Arp03 1315CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1320CST Iroquois County Ashkum 03 1448CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1453CST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ILLINOIS, Northeast Iroquois County Ashkum 03 1448CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Will County Crest Hill 03 1625CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1630CST Reported at Renwick and Weber Roads. Will County Joliet 03 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Will County Naperville 03 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1635CST Will County Romeoville 03 1630CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1645CST Will County Lockport 03 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1650CST Will County North Central Portion 03 1645CST 0 0 500K Flash Flood 1945CST Cook County Worth 03 1720CST 0 0 5K Lightning Severe thunderstorms formed over parts of the Chicago metro area during the early afternoon of August 3rd. The storms produced hail up to the size of golf balls and also produced very heavy rain and flooding. 4.14 inches of rain was reported in just 90 minutes six miles east of Ohare Airport. The Kennedy expressway (Interstate 90) was closed at Lawerence where 4 to 6 feet of water covered the expressway. Lawerence was also flooded at Western Avenue. The City of Chicago reported 268 basements were flooded. The hardest hit area was Jefferson Park in the northwest part of Chicago. The roof of food storage building collapsed from the weight of the rain along Northwest Highway in Chicago. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches across parts of north central Cook county. Several tents were blown down at an outdoor festival in Roselle. One person was injured when part of a tent fell on him. Thunderstorms continued across northern Illinois into the evening hours. A gust to 70 mph and nickel size hail was reported in Ashkum in Iroquois county. A severe thunderstorm moved across Will county during the early evening hours and produced several reports of nickel and quarter size hail. Nickel size hail fell at the National Weather Service office in Romeoville for 5 minutes. In addition to the hail, this storm aslo produced very heavy rain and flooding across north central Will county. The National Weather Service office measured 1.60 inches of rain in just 30 minutes. A viaduct was flooded near Interstate 80 and Center street in Joliet. A train Viaduct was flooded along Route 53 in Crest Hill. Three feet of water covered parts of Hale Avenue in Romeoville and two feet of water cover Belmont between Kingston and Camden. Significant flooding was reported in Wheatland Township and in the White Eagle subdivision in Naperville, both in northwest Will county. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 3 inches across Will county. A tree was blown down onto a garage in Joliet and the garage suffered siginificant damage. Lightning struck a home in Worth during the evening storms and started a small fire. ILZ014 Cook 21 1400CST 0 0 Excessive Heat 2000CST High temperatures reached the middle to upper 90s during the afternoon hours of August 21st. Heat indices ranged from 105 to 110 degrees. Northerly Island and Midway Airport reached 97 degrees while Ohare Airport reached 95 degrees. Temperatures were also in the middle 90s across much of the rest of Northern Illinois. No fatalities were reported from the heat. ILZ014 Cook 25 1000CST 2 0 Excessive Heat 26 2000CST High temperatures reached the lower to middle 90s on August 25th and 26th with heat indices in the middle to upper 90s. One person died of a heat stroke in Skokie and another person died of heat stress in Chicago. M58PH, F92PH ILLINOIS, Northwest Stephenson County 3 N Pearl City 01 0030CST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (0.75) Jo Daviess County 8.5 SSE Stockton to 01 0040CST 0 0 7.5K Lightning 2.9 S Stockton Location is 0.5 to 1.5 miles west of Loran, Illinois in Stephenson County. The barn was in poor condition and was used to house only cattle and hay. All the cattle were successfully evacuated from the barn and the hay was very old and in poor quality. Stephenson County 1 SW Kent 01 0044CST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (0.75) Stephenson County 1 E Kent 01 0052CST 0 0 20K 15K Hail (1.00)

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ILLINOIS, Northwest Stephenson County 1 S Kent 01 0125CST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (0.75) Stephenson County 1 W Eleroy 01 0145CST 0 0 20K 15K Hail (1.00) Stephenson County 3 E Cedarville 01 0148CST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (0.75) Stephenson County 8 W Freeport 01 0148CST 0 0 25K 20K Hail (1.50) Thunderstorms developed in Eastern Iowa along an old boundary the evening of July 31st and moved east, crossing the Mississippi River around Midnight CST. The storms produced considerable amounts of hail across Stephenson County. A barn was struck by lightning west of Loran in Southeast Jo Daviess County and completely burned to the ground. Fortunately no injuries occurred from the fire. Mercer County 5 N New Boston 01 1338CST 0 0 3K 15K Hail (1.25) 1345CST Mercer County Sherrard 01 1435CST 0 0 100K 20K Hail (1.75) 1445CST Henry County Woodhull 01 1450CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1505CST Outflow boundaries from overnight convection interacted with a cold front and allowed thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon hours. Copious amounts of hail were produced due to fairly low freezing levels aloft. Mcdonough County 5 SW Macomb 11 1240CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1245CST Huge maple tree down Warren County Monmouth 11 1255CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1300CST Tree uprooted Warren County Monmouth 11 1300CST 0 0 25K Lightning Tree struck and fell onto 2 garages Thunderstorms developed along a boundary in West Central Illinois during the afternoon hours. Favorable winds aloft allowed two storms to briefly pulse up to severe limits and produce damaging winds in Monmouth, Illinois and southwest of Macomb, Illinois. Whiteside County Fulton 20 1735CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1740CST Event occurred with the gust front. 6 inch diameter limbs down with gravel blown off the road. Jo Daviess County 3 N Stockton 20 1805CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 1810CST Measured gust by Co-op Whiteside County Albany 20 1805CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1810CST Tree limbs down on power lines. Whiteside County Fulton 20 1805CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1810CST Tree limbs down on power lines. Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon in Central Iowa along an old stationary front in hot and humid conditions. The thunderstorms moved into Eastern Iowa and became severe. Winds of 50 mph were common along the main gust front breaking many small limbs from trees. The storms reached maximum intensity between 1700 and 1800 CST in Eastern Iowa where a downburst caused severe damage to the NWS office in Davenport, Iowa. Once the storms crossed the Mississippi River, they quickly lost strength due to the setting sun and moving away from the better moisture convergence along the old front. Hancock County 5 E Nauvoo 26 1635CST 0 0 5K 10K Hail (1.00) 1639CST Hancock County 5 E Nauvoo 26 1635CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1639CST

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ILLINOIS, Northwest Hancock County Augusta 26 1845CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) 1850CST An upper level disturbance provided sufficient lift to allow thunderstorms to develop in the hot and humid conditions during the afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms were mainly confined to extreme Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West Central Illinois. Due to high freezing levels, hail size was barely severe when reported. However downward mixing of the cold air aloft produced several reports of 40 to 50 mph winds. Hancock County Bowen 28 1600CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1605CST Trees uprooted with moderate damage to the village hall and slight damage to a business. A weak upper level disturbance provided sufficient lift for thunderstorms to develop in the hot and humid conditions across Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois during the afternoon and early evening. ILLINOIS, South Franklin County Countywide 02 0730CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0930CST Saline County Countywide 02 0730CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0930CST Williamson County Countywide 02 0730CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0930CST A band of thunderstorms with torrential downpours moved slowly east. The heaviest rainfall, estimated by radar to be one to two inches per hour, extended from West Frankfort to Harrisburg. Flooding of some flood-prone, low-lying roads was reported in Saline County. White County 7 N Carmi 03 1816CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Union County 1 S Ware 04 1528CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) An outbuilding was blown down by thunderstorm winds. Alexander County Cairo 27 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) About a half dozen trees were blown down. Massac County Metropolis 30 1800CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1930CST A nearly stationary thunderstorm over Metropolis caused flooding of several streets, including North Avenue. A truck hydroplaned on Illinois 145 and flipped over into a ditch. ILLINOIS, Southwest Greene County White Hall 02 1541CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Sheriff Department reported 3/4 inch hail in White Hall. Macoupin County Woodburn 02 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm spotters reported golfball size hail. Jersey County Jerseyville 02 1811CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jersey County Jerseyville 02 1811CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Jersey County Dow 02 1816CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Storm spotters reported numerous trees down in Jerseyville along with 3/4 inch hail. Amateur radio spotters reported large tree limbs down and the metal roof of a storage shed blown off near Dow. Marion County Centralia 03 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm spotters reported nickel size hail in Centralia. Madison County Glen Carbon 04 0115CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Madison County Edwardsville 04 0120CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell in the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon areas. At the Southern Illinois University campus in Edwardsville, it was reported that numerous vehicles suffered damage from the hail. Trees across the area were stripped of their leaves

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ILLINOIS, Southwest by the hail. In Glen Carbon several cars were damaged at a used car lot. St. Clair County 4 W Scott Afb to 04 0210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Scott Afb Some large tree limbs were reported down between Belleville and Scott Air Force Base. ILZ058>060-064>065- Greene - Macoupin - Montgomery - Bond - Fayette - Clinton - Marion - Washington - Randolph - Adams - 069>070-074-079- Brown - Pike - Calhoun - Jersey - Madison - St. Clair - Monroe 095>102 15 1200CST 0 0 Excessive Heat 21 2300CST A late summer heat wave hit the area just as most schools were opening. As a result many schools reduced their schedule to a half day while a few closed altogether. High temperatures were in the middle to upper 90s with Quincy hitting 100 on the 21st. Heat indices generally ranged from 105 to 110 degrees. ILZ058>060-064>065- Greene - Macoupin - Montgomery - Bond - Fayette - Clinton - Marion - Washington - Randolph - Adams - 069>070-074-079- Brown - Pike - Calhoun - Jersey - Madison - St. Clair - Monroe 095>102 24 1200CST 1 0 Excessive Heat 28 2300CST After a brief cool down in which high temperatures dropped into the middle 80's to around 90 degrees, the heat returned to the area with highs pushing into the middle 90's to around 100 degrees. Heat indices were again in the 105 to 110 degree range. There was one death that was blamed on the heat. A 49 year old man died on the 26th from heat related causes in East St. Louis. M49OU Adams County Golden 26 1840CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Storm spotters reported power lines down in Golden. Brown County 2 W Mt Sterling 26 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Storm chasers from St. Louis University in the Mt. Sterling area reported 65 mph wind gusts. Pike County New Canton 28 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The County Sheriff reported numerous trees and power lines down. Pike County Pittsfield 28 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The Illinois State Police reported trees and power lines down in Pittsfield. Clinton County Countywide 29 1100CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST Washington County Countywide 29 1100CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST Rainfall up to 4 inches caused scattered flash flooding across Clinton and Washington counties. Highway 50 near Carlyle was flooded in several locations. Highways 127 and 15 in Washington County were also reported flooded. INDIANA, Central Delaware County 1 N Albany to 01 1850EST 1.1 50 0 0 20K Tornado (F0) 2 NE Albany 1855EST Distinct right moving supercell produced a weak tornado near Albany. The tornado continued northeast into Jay county in the Northern Indiana CWA. A barn was destroyed and a couple of homes recieved minor damage, otherwise there was only damage to trees. Randolph County 9 W Ridgeville to 01 1855EST 1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 8 W Ridgeville 1902EST Second tornado was formed from parent supercell. This one was again an F0 and touched down 9 miles west of Ridgeville in northwest Randolph county. The tornado traveled 1 mile and damaged only trees and power lines. Decatur County 4 SW Greensburg 04 1305EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1307EST Delaware County Muncie 04 1347EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1349EST Separate dime size hail reports from spotters. Hendricks County Avon 04 2230EST 0 0 60K Lightning A house was struck by lightning. The home received 60K in damage to the roof and attic.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

INDIANA, Central Hamilton County 2 N Fishers 27 0825EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were down in a yard adjacent to an off-duty NWS employee. Daviess County 2 E Odon 31 1827EST 0.1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1828EST Brief tornado touchdown reported by law enforcement 2 miles east of Odon. Tornado was on the ground for only about a minute with a few trees the only casualties. INDIANA, Northeast Lagrange County 6.5 SE Lagrange 01 1444EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) De Kalb County St Joe 01 1520EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Steuben County 3 S Angola 01 1536EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Allen County 5 N Ft Wayne 01 1556EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Allen County 6 N New Haven 01 1558EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Allen County 4 SW Ft Wayne 01 1606EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Allen County 4 W Ft Wayne 01 1610EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Allen County 2 SW Ft Wayne 01 1615EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) One inch of rain also fell in 30 minutes. Wells County Ossian 01 1728EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Wells County 4 SW Bluffton 01 1731EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Allen County 12 SE Ft Wayne 01 1740EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Steuben County 6 W Angola 01 1745EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Allen County 1 S Ft Wayne 01 1748EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Blackford County Montpelier 01 1837EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree down Jay County Dunkirk 01 1850EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Jay County 4.5 SW Redkey 01 1858EST 0.1 10 0 0 2.5K Tornado (F1) 1859EST The tornado briefly crossed into Jay county from Delaware county, before dissipating. Before lifting, the tornado destroyed a garage 3 tenths of a mile south of the intersection of State Route 67 and County Road 1250W. No injuries were reported and no damage estimates were available. Marshall County 1 SW Plymouth 01 1925EST 0 2 Lightning 2 Plymouth residents were struck by lightning near Dixon Lake. 2 men, one 19 years and the other 43 years old were waiting for a ride home after a day of fishing on the lake when they were struck by lightning. Both gentlemen suffered burns on their arms, shoulders and portions of their back and were likely knocked unconscious briefly. Both were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Elkhart County New Paris 01 1926EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. Elkhart County 2 SW Goshen 01 2008EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 40 to 50 fruit trees blown down. Elkhart County 3 SSW Goshen 01 2009EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Trees uprooted and barn window blown out. Other large limbs blown down.

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INDIANA, Northeast Huntington County Roanoke 02 1702EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) La Porte County Michigan City 03 1349EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Joseph County 4 S South Bend 03 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree knocked down on US 31 near Roosevelt blocking one of the lanes. Elkhart County Wakarusa 03 1753EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Elkhart County 1 NE Elkhart 03 1812EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Blackford County Hartford City 04 1352EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cass County 3 SE Walton 17 0153EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree down. Cass County Logansport 17 0159EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree down. Lagrange County 3 NW Topeka 21 2205EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. Lagrange County 5 SE Lagrange 21 2210EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. Noble County Kendallville 21 2226EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. Noble County Laotto 21 2240EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. Kosciusko County 3 S North Webster 21 2245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. Wabash County Wabash 22 0022EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across much of the city of Wabash with several roads being blocked by debris. Trees were also reported down in the surrounding areas of the county, along State Routes 15 and 13. Starke County Koontz Lake 26 0645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1 tree and 1 power line were reported down in the area. Kosciusko County 3 NW North Webster 26 0710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Allen County 5 SW Ft Wayne 26 0858EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Allen County Ft Wayne 26 0900EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Allen County Ft Wayne 26 0900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down on the west side of Fort Wayne. Allen County 4 SW Ft Wayne 26 0920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Numerous trees and power lines down in the area of Aboite township. Structural damage occurred to the roof of a building in the area. La Porte County La Porte 26 1412EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees and power lines reported blown down. La Porte County 5 SE La Porte 26 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 17 trees were reported blown down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

INDIANA, Northeast Starke County Knox 26 1423EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1 tree blown down. La Porte County 8 NE La Porte 26 1425EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blown down in Rolling Prairie. Marshall County 3 W Bremen 26 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down in the northern part of the county, St. Joseph County 3 S South Bend 26 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G69) Numerous trees and power lines were reported blown down across the south side of South Bend. St. Joseph County 4 SSW South Bend 26 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous trees and power poles were sheared off, with widespread damage being reported in Blair Hills. St. Joseph County South Bend 26 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. A semi was blown over in the area, with several roof being blown off houses. St. Joseph County 2 S Mishawaka 26 1440EST 0.1 33 0 0 10K Tornado (F1) Some evidence was found of a brief touchdown near the intersection of Logan Street and Dragoon Trail in Mishawaka. Damage in the area was consistent with F1 intensity. Starke County 2 S Koontz Lake 26 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G69) Elkhart County 4 SW Elkhart 26 1450EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and power lines down as a result of 60 to 70 mph estimated winds. Elkhart County Goshen 26 1453EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down in the city. The largest was a 2 to 3 foot diameter tree down a quarter of a mile on County Road 26, just east of County Road 15. Lagrange County 1 N Topeka 26 1508EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Wind gusts were estimated around 65 to possibly 70 mph. Elkhart County Millersburg 26 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) A grain silo was damaged by strong winds. Kosciusko County Countywide 26 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down throughout the county. Lagrange County Countywide 26 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down across the county. Noble County Ligonier 26 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down in Ligonier, as well as other areas in the northwestern part of the county. Noble County 5 N Kendallville 26 1520EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down north of Kendallville, as well as other areas in the northeastern part of the county. Whitley County Tri Lakes 26 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were blown down. Steuben County 3 SW Angola 26 1543EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Kosciusko County 4 W North Webster 26 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Allen County 12 SW Ft Wayne 26 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees reported down across the southwestern part of the county. Wells County 1 E Bluffton 26 1650EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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INDIANA, Northeast Wells County 4 N Bluffton 26 1652EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Wells County 4 NE Bluffton 26 1655EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Adams County Monroe 26 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree lmbs and power lines blown down in the area. Adams County Monroe 26 1705EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees blown down onto a home. A grain silo was also blown down. Wells County Craigville 26 1706EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees were blown down. Adams County 6 E Berne 26 1718EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) INDIANA, Northwest Lake County Merrillville 01 1604CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1609CST Reported at Interstate 65 and 61st Street. Lake County 2 SW Cedar Lake 01 1652CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Trees were blown down with estimated wind gusts to 70 mph. Lake County Cedar Lake 01 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1705CST Jasper County Rensselaer 02 1305CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1310CST Jasper County Rensselaer 02 1305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lake County Munster 03 1505CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1510CST Porter County Valparaiso 26 1245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) A severe thunderstorm moved across Porter county during the early afternoon hours of August 26th. A tree fell onto a pickup truck on Michigan Avenue in Valparaiso. Several trees were also blown down near Morgan and Beech streets. Power lines and tree limbs were blown down across other parts of the county. INDIANA, South Central Clark County Hamburg 02 0315EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A large tree was uprooted and blown on to a house. Clark County Jeffersonville 02 0315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Floyd County New Albany 17 1425EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed on State Street. Floyd County Countywide to 22 1415EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) New Albany Trees were downed. Harrison County Corydon 22 1435EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large limbs were downed. Jefferson County Madison 27 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were downed.

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INDIANA, South Central Clark County Charlestown 27 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were downed. Pea size hail was also reported. Floyd County New Albany 27 1715EST 0 0 75K Lightning A two story home on Lacewood Lane in New Albany was struck by lightning. The second floor was heavily damaged by fire, but six occupants escaped safely. Floyd County New Albany 27 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Ten trees were downed near Eagles Lane southwest of New Albany. Perry County Oriole 27 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were downed between St. Croix and Oriole. Crawford County Sulphur 27 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed. Floyd County 2 N New Albany 27 2140EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed along County Line Road. Clark County Countywide 27 2145EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed. INDIANA, Southeast Wayne County Richmond 01 2332EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2336EST Five trees were knocked down. INZ050 Wayne 02 0010EST 0 0 Flood 0130EST Heavy thunderstorms moved across the county, causing localized flooding. One road was flooded and closed. A couple of vehicles were stranded in high water. INZ050 Wayne 04 1700EST 0 0 Flood 1745EST Thunderstorms producing heavy rain caused flooding of roads in Richmond during the late afternoon. Ripley County Osgood 09 1433EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1436EST Ripley County Osgood 09 1515EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630EST High water up to ten inches deep was flowing across US Route 421. INZ050 Wayne 09 1700EST 0 0 Flood 1730EST Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flooding of roads between Centerville and Richmond during the late afternoon. Dearborn County Lawrenceburg 22 0545EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0549EST INDIANA, Southwest Warrick County 3 NW Newburgh to 27 1619CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 1 E Newburgh A 62 MPH wind gust was measured by a trained spotter. A tractor-trailer truck was overturned by high winds while it was stopped at a traffic light on Indiana Route 66. Spencer County Lincoln City to 27 1640CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Gentryville Trees were down, and a shed was damaged at Lincoln City. A tree fell on a car and home at Gentryville.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

INDIANA, Southwest Spencer County Rockport 27 1708CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous trees were blown down, and a telephone pole was snapped. The damage was caused by microburst winds estimated near 70 MPH. IOWA, Central IAZ004>007-015>017- Emmet - Kossuth - Winnebago - Worth - Palo Alto - Hancock - Cerro Gordo - Pocahontas - Humboldt - Wright - 023>028-033>039- Franklin - Butler - Bremer - Sac - Calhoun - Webster - Hamilton - Hardin - Grundy - Black Hawk - Crawford - 044>050-057>062- Carroll - Greene - Boone - Story - Marshall - Tama - Audubon - Guthrie - Dallas - Polk - Jasper - Poweshiek - 070>075-081>086- Cass - Adair - Madison - Warren - Marion - Mahaska - Adams - Union - Clarke - Lucas - Monroe - Wapello - 092>097 Taylor - Ringgold - Decatur - Wayne - Appanoose - Davis 01 0000CST 0 0 645.1M Drought 31 2359CST Dry weather settled in over Iowa during the month. The last widespread rain occurred on 09 July. With the increasingly dry conditions became a primary concern as the month progressed. An extended period of heat and humidity from the 15th to 25th saw highs into the 90s to over 100 degrees F. in some locations. By month's end drought indices had worsened to severe to extreme drought across south central Iowa and at least moderate drought over the remainder of the HSA. Waterloo had its driest August on record, Des Moines its 3rd driest and Ottumwa its 8th driest. A cold front brought only a brief respite from the intense heat, as temperatures rebounded into the 90s to near 100 degrees F. on the 24-26th. Des Moines Airport reached the century mark for the first time since July 29, 1999, reaching 100 F. on the 24th and 101 F. on the 25th. This was followed by a slow cool down as several pushes of cooler air traversed the state. Unfortunately there was only widely scattered convection across the HSA on the 27th and 28th, providing little significant drought relief. Light to moderate rainfall on the 31st fell across primarily the southern one half of the HSA, with the heaviest amounts in the southeast. The end of the month saw numerous records approached or established for an all-time record dry August. At Waterloo the 0.08" broke the previous dry August record of 0.37" set in 1955, while Des Moines had it's 3rd driest August ever with 0.31" (driest 0.14" in 1909). Many stations had from 10 to 25 percent of normal rainfall. The drought in south central Iowa as shown by the Palmer Drought Index reached the Extreme category (-4.09) for the first time in this event by August 30th. Statewide NWS Cooperative station data compiled by the Iowa State Climatologist's office showed August temperatures averaged 74.3 F. or 3.0 degrees above the 30-year (1971-2000) mean, ranking as the 18th warmest in 131 years. Precipitation statewide was 0.96" or 3.23" below than normal, ranking as the driest August on record. For the summer as a whole (June-August) it was the 65th warmest (72.0 F. or 0.4 degrees above normal) and the 18th driest (9.55" or 1.93" below normal). The dry conditions caused deterioration in the states crops. Estimates place yield reductions of about 10% on the corn crop, or a loss of about $210 million. Losses on the soybean crop were around 30%, or a loss of about $435 million. Wapello County 12 NE Ottumwa 01 1230CST 0 0 3K 5K Hail (1.00) The cold front that moved into the state the previous night was located over central Iowa at mid day. A sustained area of convergence was located across southern Iowa ahead of the front and on the north side of an MCS moving across northern Missouri. Dew points pooled into the low 70s over south central and southeast Iowa. Thunderstorms formed in the convergence zone and became severe very quickly. The storms dropped one inch diameter hail northeast of Ottumwa before moving east of the Des Moines CWA. Wapello County 12 NE Ottumwa 01 1230CST 0 0 5K 10K Hail (1.00) The cold front that moved into the state the previous night was located over central Iowa at mid day. A sustained area of convergence was located across southern Iowa ahead of the front and on the north side of an MCS moving across northern Missouri. Dew points pooled into the low 70s over south central and southeast Iowa. Thunderstorms formed in the convergence zone and became severe very quickly. The storms dropped one inch diameter hail northeast of Ottumwa before moving east of the Des Moines CWA. Clarke County 3 W Osceola 05 1520CST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Decatur County 8 N Leon 05 1543CST 0 0 5K 10K Hail (1.00) Wayne County Corydon 05 1604CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) During the morning an MCS moved southeast across Iowa and left behind a significant cold pool over the state. The southwest boundary of the cold pool extended from northwest into south central Iowa. Temperatures were in the 70s in the cold pool over central Iowa, while readings topped the 90 degree mark over southwest Iowa. Dew point temperatures reached the low 70s by mid afternoon. CAPE values in southwest Iowa were above 3000 J/kg, with 2000 to 2500 J/kg values over south central Iowa. An area of thunderstorms developed along the boundary over south central Iowa and produced a brief period of winds and hail. Sixty to seventy MPH winds were reported in Clarke and Wayne County, toppling trees in both locations. Hail of an inch in diameter pelted areas north of Leon in Decatur County. Guthrie County 5 N Adair 10 1720CST 0 0 5K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Adair County 16 NW Greenfield to 10 1726CST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 16 NW Adair Taylor County Bedford 10 1855CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central Taylor County Gravity 10 1855CST 0 0 2K 55K Hail (0.88) A marginal severe weather event took place as the airmass over Iowa was marginally unstable. CAPE values were in the 2000 to 3000 J/kg range as a cold front approached from the north. In addition to the front, a strong short wave dropped south along the front side of the upper level high pressure to the west. Thunderstorms erupted during the afternoon, however most of them were not severe. The nature of the severe weather was a pulse nature. A wet microburst occurred over far southern Guthrie and extreme northern Adair Counties as a storm produced 65 MPH winds as it passed. Several trees were downed along with power lines about 5 miles north of Adair. Trees were always downed in Bedford in Taylor County. Nickle size hail fell in the town of Gravity in Taylor County as well. Palo Alto County 2 E Emmetsburg 18 1937CST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (1.75) A hot and humid airmass was in place across Iowa during the afternoon of the 18th. Surface temperatures were in the 95 to 103 degree range with dew point temperatures in the upper 60s and 70s. This produced CAPE values in the 4000 to 5000 J/kg range over the state. A small MCS developed in northern Kansas during the afternoon and tracked northeast into west central and northwest Iowa. The storms produced hail and high winds in those areas. A few of the storms clipped the northwest part of the Des Moines CWA. Golf ball size hail fell east of Emmetsburg in Palo Alto County. Gusty winds and some hail developed farther east later in the evening as a strong outflow boundary pushed east into the state as the MCS decayed. These storms generally produced marble size hail and winds of 45 MPH. Union County Afton 19 2049CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) An area of thunderstorms lifted northeast out of Missouri during the evening hours. Most of them were in the dissipating stage as they lifted northeast across Iowa. The lower levels of the atmosphere were fairly dry, giving an "inverted V" type sounding. As the storms moved through Union County, a 58 MPH wind gust was recorded in the town of Afton. Wayne County Humeston 20 1350CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Marion County Dallas 20 1406CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Marion County Melcher 20 1406CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lucas County 7 S Chariton 20 1410CST 0 0 5K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Marion County 2 NE Melcher 20 1415CST 0 0 2K 10K Hail (0.88) Marion County Knoxville 20 1439CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marion County Pella 20 1440CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Poweshiek County Montezuma 20 1440CST 0 0 15K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1500CST Poweshiek County 2 E Montezuma 20 1505CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Poweshiek County 1 S Deep River 20 1507CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Mahaska County 9 SE Oskaloosa 20 1522CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Mahaska County Oskaloosa Muni Arpt 20 1525CST 0 0 20K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Temperatures warmed rapidly in advance of an approaching trough of low pressure. Winds swung around to the south and southwest, pushing the afternoon temperatures into the mid 90s to low 100s over a large part of Iowa. Dew point readings were in the mid 60s to low 70s, a bit lower than the previous few days due to a more mixed atmosphere. Thunderstorms erupted ahead of the trough in central and south central Iowa by the early afternoon hours. The main severe weather feature with these storms was strong winds. There were numerous reports of trees down along the line of storms. Some of the higher winds occurred in the area south of Chariton in Lucas County, were winds were estimated at 65 MPH. In Mahaska County, 75 MPH winds hit the Oskaloosa Airport, ripping off hanger doors and pushing a truck 60 feet across the tarmac. Sixty plus MPH winds caused damage in the Montezuma are. Several large trees were downed and a garage, partially under construction, was downed in town. There were a few reports of hail in Marion County, however the hail was nickel size or less. Story County Ames Arpt 25 1756CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Story County Ames Arpt 25 1758CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Story County 1 ENE Kelley 25 1800CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

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IOWA, Central Wapello County Ottumwa 25 1800CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Story County 1 N Kelley 25 1812CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Story County 3 SW Nevada 25 1825CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dallas County Woodward 25 1829CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Pocahontas County 3 W Palmer 25 1830CST 0 0 1K 5K Hail (0.88) Marshall County 3 WNW Clemons 25 1835CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wapello County 5 WSW Agency 25 1835CST 0 0 5K 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Marshall County 3 WNW Clemons 25 1845CST 0 0 5K 20K Hail (1.50) Marshall County 3 NE St Anthony 25 1852CST 0 0 2K 5K Hail (0.88) Marshall County 4 NE St Anthony 25 1854CST 0 0 5K 5K Hail (1.00) Marshall County 4 NE St Anthony 25 1857CST 0 0 5K 5K Hail (1.25) Marshall County 3 W Liscomb 25 1907CST 0 0 2K 5K Hail (0.88) Wapello County 4 S Agency 25 1910CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Davis County 8 N Bloomfield 25 1930CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Davis County 1 N Belknap 25 2000CST 0 0 1K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Davis County 4 W Floris 25 2028CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Davis County 4 N Bloomfield 25 2030CST 0 0 15K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Davis County 4 N Bloomfield 25 2103CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hamilton County 1 S Webster City 26 0059CST 0 0 25K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Story County Story City 26 0245CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Story County Story City 26 0245CST 0 1 37K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Story County Story City 26 0245CST 0 0 150K 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Story County 1 E Story City 26 0250CST 0 0 25K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Hamilton County 6 E Randall 26 0300CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hardin County 6 SW Hubbard 26 0307CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hardin County New Providence 26 0320CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Story County Collins 26 0530CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A very hot and unstable airmass was over Iowa during the afternoon of the 25th into the early morning of the 26th. CAPE values were close to 4000 J/kg, though the airmass was quite capped with 700 mb temperatures around +12 C. A cold front was weakening as it approached from the north. The front itself did not make it into Iowa until the morning of the 26th, however thunderstorms that fired along the front the previous night formed an outflow boundary across Iowa by the morning of the 25th. By the evening of the 25th, the boundary had lifted north into the central part of the state Thunderstorms fired along the boundary and also formed into an area of relative weakening of the cap over southeast Iowa. There were several reported microburst events during the night. One of the most destructive was over Story County, in Story City, where several hundred trees were toppled by the high winds. Damage was reported to

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central 47 homes in and around the city as well. Most of the damage was minor. Three businesses were also affected. Power was knocked out in some places for up to 36 hours. Between 3:30-3:45 a.m. on August 26, 2003, a swath of downburst winds struck Story City, Iowa and nearby farms. A National Weather Service damage survey indicated that the path of wind damage was about one mile wide, with the strongest winds probably occurring within Story City. The path of continuous tree damage was about 10 miles long, starting about 5 miles west of Story City near the Story/Boone county line. The damage path was mainly north of highway E18, and then east of Story City it followed highway E15 for about 3 miles. There was one injury as a semi-tractortrailer truck was overturned. The driver was pinned and ended up taken to the hospital. Three poultry confinement buildings and a grain bin were destroyed in the Story City area. Elsewhere, high winds overturned a semi-tractortrailer truck in Davis County. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down from northwest, into central, and southeast Iowa. A few reports of hail were received, but the largest hail was only an inch and one quarter in diameter. That fell northeast of St. Anthony in Marshall County. Appanoose County Centerville 27 1405CST 0 0 5K 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wayne County 7 NNW Corydon 27 1420CST 0 0 5K 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A frontal boundary was stalled northwest to southeast across the west central into the south central counties of Iowa. During the afternoon the air became very unstable in a narrow ribbon along the frontal boundary. Thunderstorms erupted in this areas of 4000 J/kg CAPE values. Though most of them did not become severe, most of them did produce a microburst type gust as they collapsed. A few of the storms became severe and produced downburst winds. One storm produced a severe microburst in Wayne County north of Corydon. Between 200 and 300 acres of corn was flattened by the high winds. In addition, power poles and trees were downed in the area. A short time before, a cell produced damaging winds in the town of Centerville in Appanoose County. IOWA, East Central and Southeast IAZ040>042-051>054- Buchanan - Delaware - Dubuque - Benton - Linn - Jones - Jackson - Iowa - Johnson - Cedar - Clinton - 063>068-076>078- Muscatine - Scott - Keokuk - Washington - Louisa - Jefferson - Henry - Des Moines - Van Buren - Lee 087>089-098>099 01 0000CST 0 0 312.5M Drought 31 2359CST Dry conditions that began in September 2002 and continued through 2003, manifested into a moderate to severe drought at the start of August 2003 which is a crucial time for soybean development and corn in filling out the ears with large kernels. The last significant widespread rainfall in Eastern Iowa occurred on July 20th with general rainfalls of around an inch. According to data from the Iowa State Climatologist, August 2003 was the driest on record with an statewide average of only 0.96 inches of rainfall, which was 3.23 inches below the normal for August. Hot and humid conditions arrived for the second half of August placing extreme stress on crops that were already suffering from a lack of rainfall. Earlier predictions of a near record or record harvest fell by the wayside by late August. Estimates of yield reduction were 10% for the corn crop, or about $85.8 million. Soybean loses were estimated at 30%, or about $226.7 million. Washington County Brighton 01 1245CST 0 0 150K 25K Hail (1.75) 1305CST Lasted 20 minutes Outflow boundaries from overnight convection interacted with a cold front and allowed thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon hours. Copious amounts of hail were produced due to fairly low freezing levels aloft. Iowa County Victor 20 1520CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1525CST Signs and branches down Iowa County Ladora 20 1530CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1536CST Signs and branches down. Keokuk County What Cheer 20 1530CST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1535CST Also reported by spotters; limbs down and tin roof off an outbuilding Keokuk County 8 S Delta 20 1535CST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1545CST Tree damaged; antenna off roof Keokuk County Sigourney 20 1543CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1550CST Large branches down Keokuk County Hayesville 20 1545CST 0 0 30K 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1552CST Also 1 West of Hayesville; heavy damage to a grain silo with power poles snapped in half.

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IOWA, East Central and Southeast Benton County 4 ENE Watkins 20 1553CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1558CST Event occurred in Norway, Iowa Johnson County North Liberty 20 1553CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1556CST Occurred with the gust front; 18 inch diameter trees down Benton County Vinton 20 1600CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1605CST Linn County Center Pt 20 1613CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1618CST Trees down Linn County Lafayette 20 1617CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1622CST Trees down. Muscatine County Atalissa 20 1644CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1654CST Jones County 4 ENE Anamosa 20 1650CST 0 0 2K 2K Hail (0.88) 1653CST Occurred near Amber, Iowa Jones County Wyoming 20 1655CST 0 0 50K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1705CST Numerous trees down on houses & vehicles. Small Outbuilding blown over. Jackson County Maquoketa 20 1700CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1715CST Trees and Power lines down. Muscatine County 4.5 N Muscatine 20 1700CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1708CST Jct of Iowa 38 & 155th Street Jackson County 4 W Maquoketa 20 1715CST 0 0 2K 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1725CST Corn flattened with tree limbs down Dubuque County Farley 20 1720CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1728CST Trees down Dubuque County Epworth 20 1722CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1728CST Trees down Jackson County 2 NE Maquoketa 20 1724CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1734CST Cherry & apple trees down Dubuque County Peosta 20 1725CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1730CST Tree limbs down Jackson County Preston 20 1730CST 0 0 10K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1745CST Trees down;lasted 15 minutes

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IOWA, East Central and Southeast Jackson County Fulton 20 1735CST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1743CST Tree down on house Scott County Blue Grass 20 1749CST 0 0 10K 3K Hail (1.25) 1753CST Scott County 2 N Buffalo 20 1755CST 0 0 10K 4K Hail (1.75) 1758CST Scott County .2 WSW Davenport Arpt20 1757CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1809CST Large tree down on farm along North Division Street Scott County .3 NW Davenport Arpt 20 1757CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1809CST Power lines down. Scott County Davenport Arpt 20 1758CST 0 0 55K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 1810CST Winds of 50 knots began at 1758 CST according to DVN ASOS. At 1800 CST measured gusts of 58 knots (67 mph) were recorded and at 1801 CST, DVN ASOS measured a gust of 67 knots (77 mph). Before the ASOS could update for 1802 CST a power failure occurred at the ASOS site. NWS personnel at WFO DVN estimated winds of at least 80 knots (92 mph) lasting for 2 or 3 minutes (Review of archived data indicated the DVN 88D measured winds of 80+ knots about 3 miles east of the office at 200 AGL). During this time about one third of the outer roof of the NWS building was peeled off (the roof is designed to withstand 90 mph winds). Only the air conditioning units on the roof prevented the peeling from going the entire length of the building. With the outer roof gone, water fell into the operations area necessitating a shut down of all equipment and implementation of service backup by WFO Des Moines. The only damage sustained to equipment inside the building was the phone system, 2 monitors, and 2 computer mice. Downed power lines were noted in the 9000 block of Harrison Street from the office along with numerous trees down. Scott County 1 SE Davenport Arpt 20 1800CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1810CST Large Interstate highway sign down on U.S. 61 just north of the I-80 & U.S. 61 interchange. Scott County Mt Joy 20 1800CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1810CST At intersection of Scott County Park Road and 215th Street. A metal shed was flattened along with a garage door blown in. Limbs were found 40 to 50 feet away from the parent tree and a flag pole was 5 degrees off vertical. Scott County Davenport Arpt 20 1801CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.88) 1803CST Hail size estimated by NWS personnel due to dangerous winds. Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon in Central Iowa along an old stationary front in hot and humid conditions. The thunderstorms moved into Eastern Iowa and became severe. Winds of 50 mph were common along the main gust front breaking many small limbs from trees. The storms reached maximum intensity between 1700 and 1800 CST in Eastern Iowa where a downburst caused severe damage to the NWS office in Davenport, Iowa. Once the storms crossed the Mississippi River, they quickly lost strength due to the setting sun and moving away from the better moisture convergence along the old front. Jefferson County Batavia 25 1925CST 0 0 20K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1930CST Washington County Washington 25 1945CST 0 0 50K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1955CST Many trees down along with a power pole. Power out due to downed lines and a blow transformer. Jefferson County Libertyville 25 1947CST 0 0 30K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1955CST Trees down with power out Linn County Cedar Rapids 25 2135CST 0 0 150K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2145CST Numerous trees down on vehicles and buildings.

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IOWA, East Central and Southeast Linn County Cedar Rapids 25 2140CST 0 0 30K Hail (1.00) 2143CST Reported at Mt Mercy College A strong low level jet pushed a warm front north through Iowa during the evening hours. Numerous thunderstorms developed along the front produced isolated to scattered high winds and hail in Eastern Iowa. Lee County Donnellson 26 1535CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1540CST Tree limbs down Lee County Keokuk 26 1708CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1715CST Several large trees down An upper level disturbance provided sufficient lift to allow thunderstorms to develop in the hot and humid conditions during the afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms were mainly confined to extreme Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West Central Illinois. Due to high freezing levels, hail size was barely severe when reported. However downward mixing of the cold air aloft produced several reports of 40 to 50 mph winds. Van Buren County Farmington 28 1330CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1335CST Large 15 inch diameter limb down on Olive Street. Jefferson County 1 S Lockridge 28 1353CST 0 0 10K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1356CST Outbuildings and a silo damaged. A weak upper level disturbance provided sufficient lift for thunderstorms to develop in the hot and humid conditions across Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois during the afternoon and early evening. IOWA, Northeast Clayton County 2 SE Millville 20 1736CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Allamakee County 3 E Dorchester 25 1748CST 0 0 1.5K Hail (0.75) Winneshiek County 10 NW Decorah 25 2220CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Winneshiek County 3 W Decorah 25 2222CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dime size hail and winds estimated around 60 mph caused damage to corn and soybean fields. IOWA, Northwest Woodbury County Sioux City 18 1710CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Plymouth County 2 S Hinton 18 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woodbury County Sloan to 18 1724CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 2 E Sloan 1729CST Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large trees down. Power lines were also blown down, causing a power outage. A semi truck was blown over and damaged near Sloan. Woodbury County 5 NW Hornick to 18 1743CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 2 E Hornick 1748CST Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including numerous trees down. At least one tree fell on and damaged a house. Power lines were also blown down, resulting in power outages. The winds blew out two windows on a moving minivan just outside of Hornick, but the occupants of the van were not injured. Woodbury County Salix 18 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage and blew down power lines. Woodbury County Danbury 18 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including 4 to 5 inch diameter branches down. Plymouth County 8 NE Kingsley 18 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees blown down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Northwest Osceola County Harris 18 1823CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Plymouth County Remsen 18 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage. O'Brien County 5 W Hartley 18 1908CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dickinson County 4 SE Lake Park 18 1931CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dickinson County Spirit Lake 18 1935CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dickinson County 1 N Spirit Lake 18 1949CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Dickinson County Spirit Lake 18 1950CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Lyon County 1 NE Rock Rapids 24 1858CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Plymouth County Le Mars 25 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a 12 inch diameter tree blown over. Plymouth County Remsen 25 1552CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Plymouth County Remsen 25 1555CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds blew part of the roof off a woodworking business. The winds also blew down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.. Plymouth County Remsen 25 1557CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage. Plymouth County 3 NE Remsen 25 1600CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) O'Brien County Paullina 25 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including 2 inch diameter limbs down. The winds also blew a power pole over. IOWA, Southwest Mills County 3 W Pacific Jct 10 1813CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pottawattamie County 3 SE Walnut 10 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mills County 7 SSE Pacific Jct 10 1840CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Montgomery County 3 S Elliott 10 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph downed some tree limbs south of Elliott. The winds were accompanied by 3/4 inch hail. Montgomery County 3 S Elliott 10 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fremont County 2 S Thurman 10 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Monona County 8 NNW Whiting 18 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts reached 60 mph northwest of Whiting. The winds caused some tree damage in the area. Fremont County 2 NE Thurman 19 1410CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) KANSAS, East Osage County 2 W Burlingame 03 0318CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jackson County 2 S Mayetta 05 1558CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jefferson County 5 NNW Perry 05 1622CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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KANSAS, East Douglas County 1 W Lecompton 05 1625CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Douglas County 2 NE Lone Star 05 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Douglas County 1 NW Lone Star 05 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Douglas County 1 NW Lone Star 05 1658CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wabaunsee County Paxico 05 1702CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Franklin County 4 N Ottawa 05 1723CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Franklin County 2 E Centropolis 05 1724CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lyon County Reading 05 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Anderson County 3 NE Colony 05 1827CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Coffey County 4 SW Burlington 05 1840CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coffey County 1 SW Burlington 05 1842CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms developed over northeast and east central Kansas during the mid afternoon hours of the 5th and continued into the early evening. Many became severe and produced numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds. Brown County Fairview 10 2101CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Shawnee County Topeka 10 2117CST 0 0 100K Lightning Lightning struck the roof of a house and ignited a fire that did considerable damage to the structure and its contents. Nemaha County 1 NW Corning 10 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Shawnee County Topeka 10 2245CST 0 0 40K Lightning Lightning struck a house and ignited a fire that did considerable damage to the structure and its contents. Republic County Courtland 18 1415CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Republic County Munden 18 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Republic County Munden 18 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Washington County 5 SW Morrowville 19 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Clay County 6 N Clay Center 19 1620CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Strong winds destroyed some outbuildings. Clay County 5 N Clay Center 19 1625CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Strong winds damaged power poles. Washington County Hanover 19 1638CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marshall County Waterville 19 1805CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Strong winds blew a few power poles down. Marshall County Marysville 19 1807CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marshall County 6 S Home 19 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shawnee County Willard 20 1505CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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KANSAS, East Shawnee County 5 N Dover 20 1510CST 0 0 0.40K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Strong winds blew down tree limbs and damaged guttering on a house. Ottawa County 8 E Bennington 20 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Shawnee County Topeka 20 1543CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dickinson County 3 WNW Talmage 20 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Shawnee County Topeka 20 1639CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Shawnee County Topeka 20 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shawnee County 5 SE Topeka 20 1646CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Shawnee County 5 SE Topeka 20 1646CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Shawnee County 6 SE Topeka 20 1648CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Shawnee County Topeka 20 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Shawnee County 7 N Richland 20 1705CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Marshall County 4 SW Frankfort 20 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Shawnee County 2 N Richland 20 1721CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shawnee County 2 N Richland 20 1721CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dickinson County Solomon 20 1735CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Shawnee County Willard 20 1743CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pottawatomie County 5 NW St Marys 20 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Shawnee County Willard 20 1757CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dickinson County Solomon 20 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marshall County 7 SW Frankfort 20 1808CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Marshall County 7 SW Frankfort 20 1808CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dickinson County 3 E Solomon 20 1811CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Thunderstorms developed over north central and northeast Kansas around mid afternoon of the 20th and continued into the early evening hours. Many became severe and produced numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds. Douglas County 1 NW Lone Star 21 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Morris County 2 N Wilsey 21 1814CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Morris County 2 N Wilsey 21 1814CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Morris County 1 S Parkerville 21 1839CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morris County 6 N Wilsey 21 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Morris County 3 N Wilsey 21 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morris County 3 N Delavan 21 1856CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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KANSAS, East Osage County 6 N Lyndon 21 1900CST 0 0 1K Lightning Lightning set some pastures on fire north of Lyndon. Osage County 6 N Lyndon 21 1900CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Strong winds blew down billboards. Morris County 2 NW Delavan 21 1905CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Osage County 6 N Lyndon 21 1910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County 6 N Lyndon 21 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Osage County 6 S Carbondale 21 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Osage County 4 N Osage City 21 1922CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County 2 NW Osage City 21 1932CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lyon County Emporia 21 2028CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Thunderstorms developed over east central Kansas during the evening of the 21st. Many became severe and produced numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds. Dickinson County 2 WNW Talmage 23 1620CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Strong winds tore off a few shingles of a residence near Talmage. Clay County 3 NNE Longford 23 1630CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Strong winds blew down a power pole. Nemaha County Corning 26 1316CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Republic County 1 SE Republic 26 1558CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Clay County 7 SW Wakefield 26 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Brown County Hiawatha 27 1716CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Brown County 5 S Hiawatha 27 1717CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G78) Brown County 7 S Hiawatha 27 1731CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Strong winds damaged a barn south of Hiawatha. Brown County 5 S Hiawatha 27 1732CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G74) Anderson County Garnett 28 1910CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Runoff from 3 to 4.5 inches of rain caused low water crossings to become impassable for a time around Garnett. Lyon County Emporia 30 1930CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 31 1500CST Very heavy rainfall of 4 to 7 inches in about 4 to 8 hours fell mainly over southwest and southern Lyon county and into the Jacobs Creek drainage basin. Although no serious water problems were reported in Lyon county, the heavy rains contributed to a significant and deadly flash flood in adjacent Chase county along the Kansas Turnpike. See Chase county entry for specific details. Coffey County Burlington 30 2330CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 31 1500CST Anderson County Garnett 31 0100CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1500CST Franklin County Ottawa 31 0200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1500CST

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KANSAS, East Osage County Osage City 31 0300CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1500CST Heavy rain of 6 to locally over 12 inches led to much runoff and flooding. This particular event was the culmination of several days of heavy rainfall with 3 to 5 inches falling late on the 30th and early on the 31st. As a result fields and some rural roads were under water for a number of hours with some roads closed for a time. The runoff sent several creeks and rivers in the area into flooding that continued through the end of the month. KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Bourbon County 2 N Mapleton 05 1813CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Bourbon County 1 N Uniontown 05 1827CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bourbon County Uniontown 05 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bourbon County 7 S Uniontown 05 1839CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Crawford County Hepler 05 1852CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County 5 S Walnut 05 1910CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Crawford County 2 NW Mc Cune 05 1930CST 0.1 100 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) A National Weather Service storm survey indicated that a brief tornado touched down in open farm land near the community of Mc Cune. No property or structure damage occurred from this event. Crawford County 8 N Mc Cune 05 1937CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Crawford County 8 N Mc Cune 05 1937CST 0 0 80K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) A National Weather Service storm survey indicated that five homes sustained moderate damage from wind and large hail. Crawford County Mc Cune 05 1937CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cherokee County Faulkner 05 1950CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherokee County 2 S Hallowell 05 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherokee County 2 NW Hallowell 05 2002CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Crawford County Pittsburg 22 2350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement officials observed several trees that were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Cherokee County 3 NW Baxter Spgs 26 2221CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Law enforcement officials surveyed a house that sustained roof damage from thunderstorm wind gusts. KANSAS, North Central Osborne County Portis 18 1300CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Smith County Lebanon 18 1320CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Smith County 8 S Smith Center 18 1320CST 0 0 25K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Jewell County Burr Oak 18 1325CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Osborne County 16 S Osborne 18 1350CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Osborne County 10 S Osborne 18 1415CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Osborne County Natoma 18 1515CST 0 0 25K 250K Hail (1.75) Osborne County 15 S Osborne 18 1530CST 0 0 5K 150K Hail (0.75)

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KANSAS, North Central Rooks County 13 S Woodston 18 1535CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms producing large hail and damaging winds ripped across north central Kansas during the afternoon hours. There were reports of power poles snapped across several counties. Power was out for up to 12 hours in some localized spots. South of Smith Center, a semi-tractor trailer was tipped over by the strong winds. No injuries were reported. South of Osborne, milo fields were heavily damaged by wind driven hail. KANSAS, Northeast Johnson County Overland Park 01 2225CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Linn County Pleasanton 05 1805CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) KSZ103>105 Leavenworth - Wyandotte - Johnson 17 1300CST 0 0 Excessive Heat 23 2100CST High temperatures and humidities caused heat indices to reach the 105 to 110 degree range. KSZ103>105 Leavenworth - Wyandotte - Johnson 24 1300CST 0 0 Excessive Heat 28 2000CST High temperatures and humidities caused heat indices to reach the 105 degree range. Atchison County Cummings 26 1545CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Linn County La Cygne 26 1932CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wyandotte County Kansas City 27 1635CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Johnson County Overland Park 31 0720CST 1 0 Flash Flood 1400CST Flooding on various creeks and roadways due to torrential rains. An 18 year old Johnson county male died swimming in a rain swollen Indian Creek. Indian Creek crested at 12.6 feet or 0.6 feet above flood stage. M18IW KANSAS, Northwest Norton County Norton 01 2210MST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck the grain elevator in Norton, setting fire throughout the distribution system atop the elevator, and damaging grain in 12 of the 14 concrete bins. Damage assessments later showed that only the top 3-4 feet of grain in each of the 12 bins was damaged. Each bin was completely full of grain, for a total of 200,000 bushels. Greeley County 4 N Tribune 02 2324MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Decatur County 7 W Oberlin 04 1459MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Decatur County 7 W Oberlin 04 1459MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thomas County 5 NW Levant 06 1547MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Thomas County 10 W Colby 06 1554MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Semi blown over. Thomas County Levant 06 1620MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Thomas County 10 W Colby 06 1630MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Thomas County 3 E Brewster 06 1635MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Thomas County Brewster 06 1635MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thomas County 10 W Colby 06 1645MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County 5 W Oakley 06 1700MST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Northwest Thomas County 5 S Levant 06 1711MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County 1 N Page City 06 1755MST 0 0 Hail (2.50) 1805MST Event lasted 10 minutes. Logan County 1 W Page City 06 1807MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Thomas County Colby 09 2258MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thomas County 2.7 NW Colby 09 2300MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Irrigation system blown over. Thomas County Colby 09 2301MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G72) Six-inch diameter tree branches broken off, a tree fell on a car and power outages in town of Colby. Thomas County Colby 09 2302MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G67) Thomas County Colby Muni Arpt 09 2302MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Thomas County Colby 09 2304MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Logan County 4 W Oakley 09 2338MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County Oakley 09 2345MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Logan County Oakley 09 2345MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G74) Large part of church roof blown off (sheet metal), large tree branches down and power outages in town of Oakley. Minor structural damage inside the church as portions of the ceiling fell. An intense microburst accompanied a strong thunderstorm as it moved south through Thomas and Logan counties overnight. Measured wind gusts of 75 to 85 mph were received from a number of sources in the town of Colby, and a swath of significant damage occurred from central Thomas county into extreme northeast Logan county. Graham County Bogue 18 1820MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Six to twelve inch diameter tree limbs down. Logan County Winona 19 1704MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wallace County 6 E Wallace 19 1730MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Logan County 17 W Russell Spgs 19 1735MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Wallace County 1 S Wallace 21 1745MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wallace County 1.5 S Wallace 21 1745MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cheyenne County Bird City Arpt 25 1435MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) Logan County 1 N Russell Spgs 29 1700MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G69) 1800MST Time estimated. One-foot diameter tree limbs down, trees blown down, portion of barn roof blown 100 yards. KANSAS, Southeast Cowley County 4 S Rock 01 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sedgwick County Mc Connell Afb 01 2355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sumner County Geuda Spgs 02 0100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Sumner County 7 NE South Haven 03 0405CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Harvey County Newton 04 1400CST 0 0 5K Lightning Home struck, with damage to roof and electrical circuitry. (Newton Kansan.) Harper County 6 SW Attica 05 1529CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Occurred 2NW Midway. Harper County 2 SW Attica 05 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Harper County 6 SW Attica 05 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Allen County Gas 05 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Allen County Iola 05 1855CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Allen County 2 E Iola 05 1855CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Woodson County Yates Center 05 1907CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Part of roof of west wing of the historic Woodson Hotel torn from it's rafters. Trailer overturned at community building. Widespread tree damage. Yates Center News contributed greatly to this narrative. Allen County La Harpe 05 1910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Neosho County Chanute 05 1915CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Garage at one residence damaged when uprooted maple tree fell onto it. (Chanute Tribune). Neosho County 4 SE Chanute 05 1924CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wilson County 2 S Buffalo 05 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Wilson County Fredonia 05 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Wilson County 3 NW Fredonia 05 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Wilson County 3 N Neodesha 05 1950CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Neosho County Galesburg 05 1953CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Neosho County 3 E St Paul 05 1955CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) One residence extensively damaged when the east-facing garage door was ripped from it's supports causing the roof to collapse onto the three vehicles parked inside. A barn approximately 1 mile west of the property was unroofed with the dislodged roof and sections of tin scattered 1/4 mile across an adjacent field. (Chanute Tribune). Wilson County Fredonia 05 1955CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Damage to one telephone line at the Fredonia swimming pool. Tree damage was widespread. The Wilson County Citizen contributed to this report. Elk County Upola 05 2005CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Labette County 5 E Mound Vly 05 2015CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Montgomery County Elk City 05 2018CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Branches 1-2 inches in diameter downed. Montgomery County Independence 05 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Trees uprooted. Montgomery County 10 W Independence 05 2021CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Labette County Oswego 05 2030CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Power lines downed and a few large trees uprooted.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Montgomery County 3 S Caney 05 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Montgomery County 3 SE Elk City 05 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Labette County Chetopa 05 2035CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Power lines and power poles downed. The most significant: A power pole containing a transformer. (Parsons Sun.) Montgomery County 2 N Caney 05 2035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Montgomery County Caney 05 2045CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Downed power lines. Montgomery County Tyro 05 2045CST 0 0 100K Lightning A home improvement store, specializing in surplus building supplies, light fixtures, carpet, and bulk items, was destroyed. Damage estimate is a rough approximation. Marion County Lincolnville 11 0109CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Butler County El Dorado 11 0125CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Butler County El Dorado 11 0127CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Butler County 5 NE El Dorado 11 0130CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Barn and grain silo destroyed. Debris from the destroyed barn "helped" to knock over a nearby power pole. (El Dorado Times). Butler County El Dorado Res 11 0132CST 0 2 150K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) One camper overturned resulting in two injuries, both minor. At El Dorado State Park, Shady Creek Marina sustained extensive damage to dock coverings, a gasoline dock, the 'A' dock boat slip, with several docks torn loose. Power outages resulted obviously from power lines and power poles downed nearby. Tree damage was widespread with many trees uprooted. One limb fell onto a mobile home. The El Dorado Times contributed greatly to this report. Butler County 3 E El Dorado 11 0134CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sedgwick County 5 N Wichita 11 0220CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Eighteen power poles and their associated power lines downed. The downed utility poles blocked nearly 1 mile stretch of road between 61st St. N and 69th St. N near Valley Center, a North Wichita suburb. Approximately 25 trees were uprooted at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Northwest Wichita. Overall, tree damage was widespread across the Wichita Metro area. The resultant power outages persisted thru Monday evening across most of Valley Center. The Wichita Eagle contributed greatly to this report. Sedgwick County Wichita 11 0230CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cowley County 15 ENE Arkansas City 11 0237CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sedgwick County Wichita Arpt 11 0239CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G64) Mid-Continent Airport. Sumner County Mayfield 11 0322CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Russell County 3 NE Paradise 18 1330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Tree damage. Russell County Luray 18 1350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Large trees uprooted. Russell County 5 E Paradise 18 1455CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Tree damage.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Saline County 1 S Salemsburg 19 1600CST 0 0 20K Lightning Gun barrel tank struck. (A gun barrel tank is one in which water separates from the oil after the latter has been pumped from the ground.) The force of the resultant explosion was sufficient to launch the tank across the adjacent Halstead Road, knocking down power lines in the process. The explosion also set fire to four neighboring tanks, one truck used for hauling saltwater, (destroying each), and around 140 barrels of oil. The downed power lines severed power to approximately 900 customers for nearly 3 hours. (All details from this incident courtesy of the Salina Journal.) Saline County 7 NE New Cambria 20 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Relayed by WFO Topeka. Mcpherson County 3 E Galva 21 1638CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Harvey County Newton 21 2210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Harvey County Hesston 21 2215CST 0 0 5K Lightning Transformer struck. Narrative courtesy of Newton Kansan. Harvey County North Newton 21 2215CST 0 1 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Tractor-trailer overturned on I-135 near the North Broadway and First Street exits. The driver's injuries were minor. In addition, one transformer caught fire. It is unknown whether the blaze was caused by lightning or severe thunderstorm winds. Newton Kansan contributed greatly to this narrative. Harvey County Newton 21 2230CST 0 0 0.50K Lightning Tree struck; caught fire. Narrative courtesy of Newton Kansan. Harvey County Newton 21 2230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Widespread tree damage. KSZ096 Neosho 22 0045CST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 0115CST Damage to trees and carports in Erie. Lincoln County 2 SE Westfall 22 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Large tree blown over onto a house. Harvey County Hesston 23 1632CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 4-5 Inch diameter limbs downed. Mcpherson County Moundridge 23 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Harper County 1 S Harper 23 1700CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Metal roofing torn from hangar at Harper County Airport. Private plane parked inside the hangar sustained minor damage. Unspecified number of power poles and power lines downed. However, power was severed to Harper's primary water well, which would be out of service until Monday afternoon (8/25). A second water well failed Sunday Night (8/24), with service also restored Monday afternoon (8/25). The Harper Advocate contributed greatly to this narrative. Kingman County Kingman 23 1715CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Unspecified number of power poles and power lines downed. In addition, the severe thunderstorm winds lifted the east end of a metal pole shed, blowing the section over the roof. The damaged section was found in a pasture immediately west of the shed's location. Kingman Leader Courier contributed greatly to this narrative. Kingman County Rago 23 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Occurred at K-14/K-42 intersection. Kingman County Rago 23 1720CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Occurred at K-14/K-42 intersection. Kingman County Kingman 23 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sedgwick County 1 W Haysville 23 1823CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Unspecified number of power poles and power lines downed at 71st St S./Hoover Rd intersection. (Reported by KFDI).

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KANSAS, Southeast Sedgwick County Goddard 23 1830CST 0 1 Lightning A 37-year old man was struck while watching a thunderstorm from his back yard. Though not seriously injured, the man did sustain minor burns. Narrative courtesy of Times Sentinel, Cheney, KS. Time of the incident approximate based on timing of severe thunderstorm winds 10 miles southwest of Wichita. Sedgwick County 10 SW Wichita 23 1845CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Power poles snapped (obviously downing associated power lines) along 135th St. W between 31st S and McArthur Rd. (Reported by KFDI.) Sedgwick County Wichita 23 1849CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Limbs downed onto power lines with power outages no doubt resulting. (Reported by KFDI.) Sumner County Belle Plaine 23 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sedgwick County Wichita Arpt 23 1913CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Sedgwick County 5 NE Derby 23 1929CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sedgwick County 7 E Wichita 23 1930CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G78) During this time, McConnell AFB measured a 106KT gust. Reported damage did not support such velocity hence an estimated gust of 78KT has been assigned at this time. Sedgwick County 8 SE Wichita 23 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Occurred at 47th St. S./Rock Rd. intersection. Sedgwick County 8 SE Wichita 23 1935CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Occurred at 47th St. S./Rock Rd. insection. (Reported by KSN Weatherlab). Sedgwick County 2 W Wichita Arpt 23 2002CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Reported by KWCH Channel 12. Kingman County 2 W Norwich 25 1613CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines downed. Lincoln County Sylvan Grove 26 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Barton County Pawnee Rock 26 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Montgomery County 2 SW Tyro 27 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Minor damage to trees. Four inch diameter limbs were downed across the community. Saline County Gypsum 28 1617CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Radio station KSAL. Montgomery County Independence 28 2230CST 0 0 25K Lightning 2300CST Unspecified number of power poles struck, severing power to 1,073 residences. By approximately 10AM the following morning, power had been restored to all but 61 residences. Times of incidents approximate. Narrative courtesy of the Parsons Sun. Labette County Parsons 28 2300CST 0 0 20K Lightning 2315CST Unspecified number of power poles struck, severing power to 586 residences. By approximately 10 AM the following morning, power had been restored to all but 20 residences. Times of incidents are approximate. Narrative courtesy of Parsons Sun. Montgomery County Independence 29 0112CST 0 0 5K Lightning Two homes struck. In the first, and more serious case, part of the home was set ablaze, with fire apparently spreading from the basement, up thru a laundry chute, then into the walls and attic of the home. The roof was also damaged, with most damage occurring toward the back of the home. Approximately six hours were required to extinguish the fire.

In the second case, wiring was struck, igniting a small fire. Damage estimate: $100. Independence Daily contributed greatly to this narrative.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Cowley County Winfield 29 0900CST 0 0 1K Lightning Warehouse owned by Greif Brothers Corporation struck. The lightning struck the fuse box, however damage to the structure and it's contents was minimal. (Arkansas City Traveler). Chase County 8 SE Gladstone 30 1900CST 6 0 250K Flash Flood 31 0200CST Torrential rains of 6-8 inches, occurring in about 3 hours, caused flash flooding of Jacob Creek along I-35, the Kansas Turnpike, near milepost 116, 12 miles southwest of Emporia. The exceptionally heavy rains turned what had been a nearly dry creek into a raging river that surged almost due north at a rate of about 4,100 cubic feet per second. The creek overflowed across the northeast bound lanes and against a concrete median separating the northeast bound from the southwest bound lanes. The median consisted of 10 cement barriers, each 20 feet long and weighing 10,000-20,000 pounds. The water pressure built to the point that the median suddenly broke, allowing 6 to 7 feet of water to surge in a mini tsunami-like manner across the rest of the interstate.

Seven vehicles were swept off the turnpike. Of these, one was a minivan carrying a family of six. Of the six occupants, five perished. The fatalities comprised of one woman and four children, all four under 10 years of age. The woman's body was found about two miles from the interstate. Of the four children, three were found inside the minivan, while the fourth was found 3/4 mile from the vehicle. The husband had broken out a window and was sucked out of the vehicle in the process. The sixth fatality, a man, resulted when his vehicle had stalled. The concrete barriers were also washed into the creek.

The seven vehicles were strewn about in a low-lying area of the Flint Hills. Just east of the minivan, two vehicles were partially submerged and a third was flipped upside down and leaning against a tree. There were no statements as to the whereabouts of the other three vehicles. It was the first time in 50 years that the Kansas Turnpike had flooded at this location.The Arkansas City Traveler, the Chanute Tribune, the Wichita Eagle and the U.S. Geological Survey all contributed greatly to this narrative. F33IW, M31IW, F8IW, M5IW, M3IW, F1IW KANSAS, Southwest Hodgeman County 6 SSW Jetmore 01 2355CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G78) A 30 by 40 foot shed was destroyed and a grain cart was moved 10 feet. Morton County 9 NW Richfield 03 1836CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stanton County 2 S Manter 03 1849CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Stanton County 11 SW Big Bow 03 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pawnee County 3 S Larned 03 2330CST 0 0 80K Lightning A house was hit by lightning and was completely destroyed Comanche County 4 SW Coldwater 05 1732CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Comanche County 4 SW Coldwater 05 1735CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Hamilton County 14 SSW Syracuse 08 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hamilton County 15 SSW Syracuse 08 1859CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Stanton County 11 NW Johnson 08 1909CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Stanton County 10 N Manter 08 1918CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Stanton County Manter 08 1935CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Stanton County Manter 08 1935CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Stanton County Manter 08 1944CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Three inch diameter tree limbs were blown down. Stanton County 2 S Johnson 08 1945CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Stanton County Manter 08 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Broken windows and number tree limbs were blown down.

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KANSAS, Southwest Stanton County Manter 08 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Morton County 6 NE Richfield 08 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morton County 4 SE Richfield 08 2040CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Seward County Liberal 09 2320CST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck the roof and caught the house of fire. Scott County 12 N Scott City 10 0135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Kiowa County Greensburg 18 1400CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kiowa County Greensburg 18 1435CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kiowa County 3 NW Mullinville 18 1703CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kiowa County 4 NW Mullinville 18 1705CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rush County 2 NE Liebenthal 18 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Finney County 1 W Garden City 18 2025CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Edwards County 2 N Lewis 19 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Two to three inch diameter tree limbs blown down Hodgeman County 12 SE Jetmore 19 1510CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morton County 9 NW Richfield 19 1657CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stanton County 9 SW Manter 19 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lane County Dighton 19 1740CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Morton County 13 NW Richfield 19 1743CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hamilton County 17 SSE Syracuse 19 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hamilton County 17 SSE Syracuse 19 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Four inch tree limbs blown down. Kearny County 17 WSW Lakin 19 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Kearny County 17 WSW Lakin 19 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grant County 13 NW Ulysses 19 1815CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G74) Stevens County 5 NW Feterita 19 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ness County 14 NW Ness City 19 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Two large cottonwood trees were blown over. Lane County 6 S Dighton 21 1622CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lane County 4 S Dighton 21 1633CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Scott County 14 SE Scott City 21 1704CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Scott County Shallow Water 21 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest Ford County 1 NW Bucklin 22 1515CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Shed roof taken off Ford County Bucklin 22 1518CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Three inch limbs blown down. Ford County Bucklin 22 1519CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ford County Bucklin 22 1520CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G87) Round building was destroyed and a pivot sprinkler was turned over at the airport. Ford County 1 W Bucklin 22 1525CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G87) A shed was destroyed Ford County 5 W Bucklin 22 1530CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G87) Two pivot sprinklers were destroyed. They were full of water at the time. Ford County 5 S Ford 22 1540CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G71) Two pivot sprinklers were blown over. They were not operating at the time. Ford County 10 SW Ford 22 1550CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ellis County 1 S Hays 26 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G78) A downburst blew down five to six inch diameter tree limbs. A camper was overturned and several stop signs were blown down. Ellis County Hays 26 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G69) A power pole was blown down. Ellis County (Hys)Hays Muni Arpt 26 1535CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Rush County 3 S Rush Center 26 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rush County 5 S Nekoma 28 1340CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Pawnee County 9 NNW Rozel 28 1410CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Three inch diameter limbs were blown down. Pawnee County 10 N Rozel 28 1413CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pawnee County 25 W Larned 28 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County 9 S Hanston 28 1601CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ness County Arnold 28 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ness County 4 NNW Ransom 28 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Haskell County 5 S Sublette 28 1803CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Seward County 16 NW Kismet 28 1810CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Seward County 16 NW Kismet 28 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) There was tree damage, windows were broken and siding was damaged. Stevens County 3 W Hugoton 28 2005CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2230CST Water was over the highway and above the curbs and onto sidewalks in Hugoton. Four and one half inches of rain fell. KSZ030>031- Trego - Ellis - Scott - Lane - Ness - Rush - Hamilton - Kearny - Finney - Hodgeman - Pawnee - Stafford - 043>046-061>066- Stanton - Grant - Haskell - Gray - Ford - Edwards - Kiowa - Pratt - Morton - Stevens - Seward - Meade - Clark - 074>081-084>090 Comanche - Barber 28 2359CST 0 0 20M Drought

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest A two to three year drought plagued most of the area. Some rainfall deficits were as high as 20 inches over a 28 month long period. Record low river and stream levels were noted across much of the area. Summer crops suffered greatly with yields of beans, corn and milo being much less than normal. Beneficial rains fell in the last three days of August but at least 50 percent of western Kansas was still in a drought with continued large deficits of rainfall. Ford County Dodge City 29 1230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Cars were floating down avenue D Ford County Dodge City 29 1238CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Water was rising up to headlights on cars on some roads. Ford County 1 N Dodge City 29 1300CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Five and three quarters of rain fell in two hours. Ford County 2 N Dodge City 29 1410CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 6.40 inches of rain reported. Ford County 4 W Dodge City 29 1415CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Water was over highway 50. Seven and three quarters of rain fell in three hours. Ford County 3 W Dodge City 29 1435CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Highway 50 was closed due to two feet of water over the road. Ford County 6 WNW Dodge City 29 1612CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 8.65 inches of rain in 4 hours. Storm total in a six hour period was 10 inches. Ford County 5 W Dodge City 29 1635CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 7.80 inches or rain in 4 hours. Ford County 4 W Dodge City 29 1727CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 8.90 inches of rain in 5 hours. Stevens County Hugoton 29 2230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Many roads in the Hugoton and Moscow areas were flooded. Pratt County Pratt 29 2235CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2355CST Minor flooding in spots was reported. Pratt County Pratt 30 0028CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0130CST Water was flowing into a house in a low spot of town. KENTUCKY, Central Ohio County Beaver Dam 02 0109EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Grayson County Leitchfield 02 0210EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed. Breckinridge County Hardinsburg 02 0215EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Power lines were downed. Warren County Bowling Green 02 0215EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Barren County Glasgow 02 0245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines were downed.

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KENTUCKY, Central Jefferson County Harrods Creek 02 0320EST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Three vehicles were destroyed when trees were blown on to them. Thirteen thousand customers were without power throughout Jefferson County. Shelby County Countywide 02 0345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed. Jefferson County Okolona 04 0200EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines were downed. Nelson County Deatsville 04 1305EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A wooden structure at the entrance to a cemetery was blown down. Marion County 5 S Lebanon 04 2110EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2350EST Flowing water covered several roads around the county. A vehicle was stranded by water along McElroy Pike. Barren County 4 NW Austin 04 2150EST 0 0 1.5M Thunderstorm Wind (G70) The dock at the Barren River State Resort Park marina suffered severe structural damage. Several large sections of the dock, along with the boats moored within them, were blown out of position. Anchor cables holding the docks in place were snapped or large anchors were blown out of position. Two boats were sunk and several boat motors were lost in the storm. Most of the other boats at the marina sustained some type of minor damage. Elsewhere in the park, buildings were damaged and more than 500 trees were downed. Barren County 3 NW Austin 04 2153EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Barren County 3 NW Austin 04 2153EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed along highway 31E. Franklin County Frankfort 07 1555EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Bullitt County Mt Washington 09 1622EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grayson County 3 S Leitchfield 11 1530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1715EST Water was flowing over Highway 259 at the Bear Creek Bridge. Grayson County 3 E Clarkson 11 1650EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1730EST Highway 224 was flooded in spots in eastern Grayson County. Grayson County Leitchfield 11 1650EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1730EST Main Street in downtown Leitchfield was flooded. Jefferson County Louisville 17 1450EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds caused a partial roof collapse in western Louisville. Henry County Countywide 22 1338EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Franklin County Frankfort 22 1430EST 0 1 Lightning A Franklin County firefighter was struck by lightning inside the Owenton Road Fire Station. Jefferson County St Matthews 22 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Meade County Battletown 22 1440EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oldham County Goshen 22 1440EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hardin County West Pt 22 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

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KENTUCKY, Central Scott County Stamping Ground 22 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545EST Roads were covered with water. Scott County Stamping Ground 22 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two power poles were snapped. Bullitt County Shepherdsville 22 1512EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Shelby County Shelbyville 22 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Meade County Flaherty 22 1525EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Franklin County Harvieland 22 1535EST 2 0 3M Flash Flood 1600EST A woman and her son were killed when their home was washed into Stony Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River. Eight other homes were destroyed, and 32 others were damaged. Of the damaged homes, 21 were uninhabitable. Many vehicles were damaged and moved by the force of the flood waters. Several roads in the Harvieland and Bald Knob area northwest of Frankfort were washed out. Two school buses were trapped by high water in the area, but all aboard were rescued without injury. F39MH, M6MH Nelson County Countywide 22 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hardin County Elizabeth Town 22 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Anderson County Lawrenceburg 22 1600EST 0 0 75K 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) A barn was destroyed, and roofs were blown off several outbuildings. Tobacco crops were damaged all across the county. Anderson County Mc Brayer 22 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Larue County Roanoke 22 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Washington County Mackville 22 1610EST 0 0 125K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) A barn was blown on to Cardwell Road. Another barn collapsed on Kelly Shop Road. The roof was blown off a mobile home on Cardwell Road. Washington County Springfield 22 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Breckinridge County Harned 22 1620EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed. Hail of an undetermined size was also reported. Breckinridge County Irvington 22 1620EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Larue County Buffalo 22 1625EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Marion County Lebanon 22 1625EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Mercer County Salvisa 22 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Boyle County Forkland 22 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Taylor County Campbellsville 22 1643EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Breckinridge County Hudson 22 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Casey County Liberty 22 1655EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines were downed in several places. A barn's roof was blown off. Casey County Liberty 22 1700EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Roof damage to a building was reported. Grayson County Clarkson 22 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

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KENTUCKY, Central Hardin County White Mills 22 1705EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Adair County Countywide 22 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Green County Countywide 22 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Edmonson County 3 NE Kyrock 22 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hart County Hardyville 22 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hart County Linwood 22 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Grayson County Leitchfield 22 1725EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Butler County Countywide 22 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Russell County Jamestown 22 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Barren County Countywide 22 1800EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Clinton County Albany 22 1805EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Warren County Bowling Green 22 1805EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines were downed. One large tree was blown on to a home. Logan County Countywide 22 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Metcalfe County Countywide 22 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Allen County Scottsville 22 1825EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Allen County Countywide 22 1850EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Ohio County Beaver Dam 22 1905EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2005EST Houses were surrounded by water. US Highway 235 was under water. Simpson County Countywide 22 1905EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorms crossed central Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours of Friday August 22. They produced heavy rains and high winds over the area, with some reports of structural damage. In addition to the property damage, numerous trees and power lines were downed over the area. Jefferson County St Matthews 27 1708EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County Bowman Arpt 27 1713EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was down across Tyler Lane near the airport. Jefferson County Buechel 27 1713EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A telephone pole was downed on Hikes Lane. Logan County Russellville 27 1730EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines were downed. A tree was blown on to a home. Henry County 2 NW New Castle 29 2330EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 30 0200EST A car was washed into a stream adjacent to Hillsboro Road two miles northwest of New Castle. Two to three feet of water covered the road. Other roads were flooded and impassable near Pendleton.

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KENTUCKY, Central Fayette County Lexington 31 1800EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1900EST Heavy rains caused area creeks and small streams to flow out of their banks. Roadways, underpasses, and low lying areas were flooded. Several vehicles were stranded in water on Nicholasville and Richmond Roads in Lexington. KENTUCKY, Eastern Wayne County 9 NE Monticello 02 0505EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0700EST Water, containing debris, was flowing across Highway 1619. Laurel County London 03 0607EST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 0800EST Flowing water moved cars on Seven School Road. There was one and a half feet of water flowing across Mill Street, between Fifth and Seventh Streets. One foot of water was in a basement and around a home on Valley Lane off of Highway 1006. Pulaski County 9 E Shopville 03 0830EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0930EST Two people were trapped in their house by a flooded creek, and were rescued by helicopter. There was also flash flooding reported on Lacey Fork in Burdine Valley. Whitley County Williamsburg 04 0424EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0700EST Cravel Road was covered in water. Kentucky Highway 26 was flooded in several locations. Laurel County London 04 0430EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0730EST Cort Road was covered with three to four feet of water. Owsley County Island City 04 0510EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0700EST Six to eight inches of water covered County Road 1350 and was reported by a co-operative observer. Jackson County Mc Kee to 04 0553EST 0 0 150K 0 Flash Flood Gray Hawk 0700EST People were evacuated at a motel and two trailers were moved off of their foundations due to high water in McKee. Four bridges were damaged and numerous automobiles were swept away. One car was washed down a creek, behind the Jackson County Courthouse. One family fled their home up to an embankment as flood waters quickly overtook them. One family member commented "I never saw the water come up as fast in my life". Three feet of water covered roads in McKee and Gray Hawk. Trees were washed away near Pigeon Roost. Laurel County 10 N London 04 0734EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1100EST Highway 578 was covered by three to four feet of water in several places. Menifee County Frenchburg 04 1544EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Menifee County Frenchburg 04 1550EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Menifee County 2 W Frenchburg 04 1600EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Menifee County Means 04 1625EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1830EST Water was flowing over United States Route 460 with many sections closed and evacuation attempts in the area. Harlan County Rosspoint 04 1640EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Menifee County Frenchburg 04 1647EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1830EST Water was out of the banks of Slade Creek at Menifee County High School. Water was up to the frame of a parked school bus and surrounded portable classrooms. One foot of water was in nearby yards.

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KENTUCKY, Eastern Montgomery County 1 E Jeffersonville 04 1651EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1815EST United States Route 460 was closed due to high, flowing water. Harlan County Rosspoint 04 1655EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Harlan County Rosspoint 04 1701EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail was reported on WYMT TV news. Breathitt County 5 S Jackson 04 1825EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Breathitt County 1.5 N Dalesburg to 04 1835EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dalesburg Three quarter inch hail was reported by a co-operative observer. Breathitt County Morris Fork 04 1837EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Menifee County 4 E Frenchburg 04 1843EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Route 1274 was closed due to high, flowing water. KYZ120 Pike 06 1608EST 0 0 0 0 Landslide A mud slide covered Kentucky Route 197 along Elkhorn Creek near the old Shelby Gap Post Office KYZ120 Pike 07 2301EST 0 0 0 0 Landslide 08 2301EST Mud and rocks blocked both lanes of United States Highway 460 about 1 mile east of Marrowbone. Montgomery County Mt Sterling 09 1838EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1844EST Laurel County 2 NW North Corbin 09 1944EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny-size hail was reported on Route 770 off exit 29 of Interstate 75. Pulaski County Burnside 10 1557EST 0 1 0 0 Lightning One man was injured when he was struck by lightning. Fleming County 4 E Flemingsburg 10 1721EST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Phone lines were down. Pulaski County Faubush 10 1951EST 0 0 20K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a barn and the resulting fire burned it to the ground. Pulaski County Science Hill 10 1957EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Large limbs were down. Rowan County 4 NW Morehead 11 1415EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rowan County 4 W Morehead 11 1505EST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Numerous homes were inundated with water in Coppers Hollow and a nearby road was impassable due to high water. KYZ079 Pulaski 11 1630EST 0 0 5K 0 Strong Wind A strong gust of wind picked up a trampoline and slammed it into some power lines, causing some residents to lose power in the town of Somerset. Pulaski County Somerset 11 1630EST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 2000EST There were several areas of high water in excess of one foot in downtown Somerset. Several massive trees were washed away and at least one motorist had to be rescued by the Pulaski County Emergency Manager as one and a half feet of flood water overtook his vehicle.

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KENTUCKY, Eastern Pulaski County Somerset 11 1630EST 0 3 40K 0 Lightning Lightning strikes took out power lines, and left about 450 customers without power for about four or five hours. A bolt of lightning hit a restaurant on United States Route 27 and knocked a 3 by 5 inch hole in the chimney and also damaged electrical equipment. Several motorists witnessed a bolt of lightning hit the pavement along Grand Central Boulevard with one person saying that "it knocked a piece of blacktop up in the air and it fell on the other lane in the street". A Pulaski County teenager was struck by lightning while in a ski boat on Lake Cumberland, and was in serious condition. Two others in the boat were treated for minor injuries. Estill County 2 N Fox 11 1645EST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1800EST Noland Creek Road was washed out near a low water crossing due to high and fast flowing water. Letcher County 5 NW Whitesburg to 17 1430EST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood Jeremiah 1835EST Several areas of Letcher County were affected by flash flooding. At 3:30 pm EDT, four feet of water was reported running over Kentucky Route 7. At 4:13 pm, one to two feet of running water was reported over Route 1811, about 5 miles northwest of Whitesburg. At 4:24 pm, high water was reported flowing over Route 3402 from Little Dry Fork, making the road impassable. At 4:30 pm, 4 to 6 feet of water were reported over Doty Creek Road near Highway 7, washing the road out. Letcher County 5 N Whitesburg 17 1500EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two trees were down. Rowan County Morehead 22 0912EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fleming County Flemingsburg 22 1208EST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1210EST Large tree limbs and power lines were down. Fleming County Ringos Mills 22 1240EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Trees were down on Route 158. Wolfe County 4 NE Campton 22 1352EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Trees were down on Calaboose Rocky Branch Road. Wayne County 3 NW Monticello 22 1800EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) One tree was down across Sally Burnett Road. Wayne County 6 SW Monticello 22 1803EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) One tree was down across Route 1546. Wayne County 9 SW Monticello 22 1810EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several trees were down on Old Kentucky Highway 90. Clay County Manchester 30 1700EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Water flooded city streets as a festival was underway. Clay County 2 SE Sidell to 30 1750EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood Fogertown 1900EST Route 638 was closed due to high water in the Greenbriar area. Route 472 was closed due to high water in Fogertown. Breathitt County 1 SW Oakdale 30 1805EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Cloverfork Road was impassable due to high water. Breathitt County 3 W Elkatawa 30 1900EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Brewer Fork Road was closed due to high water. Perry County Chavies 31 2127EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST One foot of water was flowing across Kentucky Highway 28.

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KENTUCKY, Eastern Wayne County 1 ESE Wait 31 2230EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2330EST Up to nine inches of water were flowing over Kentucky Highway 90 in several places near the Zula area. KENTUCKY, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. KENTUCKY, Northern Grant County 2 W Williamstown 02 0230EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0234EST Trees were downed. Kenton County Erlanger 07 1527EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1531EST Boone County Walton 07 1540EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1544EST KYZ092>093 Kenton - Campbell 08 1700EST 0 0 Flood 1830EST Scattered thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across southern portions of the Cincinnati metro area. Several roads were flooded and creeks came out of their banks during the early evening rains. Campbell County Newport to 08 1737EST 0 0 Flash Flood Ft Thomas 1845EST Numerous roads were flooded and closed across the southern Cincinnati suburbs. Several homes had flooded basements. KYZ089 Carroll 10 2029EST 0 0 Flood 2055EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused localized street flooding in Carrollton during the evening. Grant County 2 N Corinth 11 1400EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430EST Fork Lick Road was flooded. Lewis County 2 W Tollesboro 22 1110EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1114EST A barn was blown down and a few tobacco barns sustained minor roof and siding damage. Mason County Orangeburg 22 1135EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1139EST Trees were downed along Orangeburg Road. Grant County Williamstown 22 1410EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1414EST Large limbs were downed. Grant County 2 NW Keefer 22 1445EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1449EST Trees were knocked down along Lawrenceville Road. Grant County Lawrenceville 22 1445EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630EST Roads were flooded. KYZ094 Owen 22 1530EST 0 0 Flood 1645EST A large cluster of thunderstorms with heavy rain developed across northern Kentucky during the late afternoon. The heavy rain caused flooding of roads across the southern part of the county.

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KENTUCKY, Southwest Henderson County 8 SW Henderson 01 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines and trees were blown down in the southwest portion of Henderson County. Calloway County Countywide 02 1100CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1215CST Marshall County Countywide 02 1100CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1215CST Water was reported over several roads in the Murray area, with around 4 inches of water flowing across Highway 121. Thunderstorms moved through Calloway and southern Marshall Counties, producing up to 1.5 inches in an hour. A spotter reported 2 inches of rain in Hardin during the storm. Amounts near Murray ranged from less than an inch on the south side of the city to 1.5 inches about 4 miles north of Murray. Christian County Countywide 02 1326CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST Todd County Countywide 02 1328CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST High water was reported over numerous side roads in the Hopkinsville area. Several roads were closed, including a primary route. In Todd County, water was reported over a few roadways, including Highways 181 and 102. Henderson County Robards 04 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A roof was blown off a barn. Trees were down. Daviess County 7 SE Owensboro to 04 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Owensboro Numerous trees were blown down between Habit and Masonville. Seven of the trees were across roads, and the others were on residential property. In Owensboro, large tree limbs fell on streets, and two limbs struck vehicles. Hopkins County 5 NE Anton 04 1728CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hopkins County Madisonville 04 1730CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) In the western and northern portions of Madisonville, trees and large limbs were blown down. A few of the trees landed on power lines and streets. One tree fell on a house. Hickman County Clinton 04 1745CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A highway department garage was partially unroofed. At an ambulance building next door, a 2-by-4 piece of wood was driven through the side of the building, causing damage to furniture and appliances inside. Several large trees were blown down. A window was blown out of a business. Scattered thunderstorms developed along a cold front as it moved southeast across western Kentucky. A few of the storms produced damaging winds and dime-size hail. Ballard County Bandana 07 1545CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large tree limbs were blown down, and a metal roof was blown off a house. Henderson County Henderson 11 1305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained spotter reported an estimated gust to 60 MPH. Mclean County Beech Grove 22 1523CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Webster County Dixon 22 1537CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Hopkins County 6 SW Madisonville 22 1601CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down near Richland. Muhlenberg County Drakesboro 22 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A spotter reported trees down. Hopkins County Madisonville 22 1633CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1645CST Emergency management officials reported trees blown down.

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KENTUCKY, Southwest Muhlenberg County Greenville 22 1640CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A spotter reported trees down. Christian County Crofton to 22 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5 E Crofton Several trees were blown down. Todd County 5 N Allegre 22 1703CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Lyon County 3 E Kuttawa 22 1740CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Trigg County Canton 22 1822CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A co-operative observer reported 1 inch hail. Christian County La Fayette 22 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Christian County Hopkinsville to 22 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Herndon Several trees were blown down. Marshall County 4 W Benton to 22 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Brewers 1915CST A tree fell on a house 4 miles west of Benton. Trees were blown down in Brewer. Trigg County Canton 22 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A co-operative observer reported several trees blown down. Christian County Hopkinsville to 22 1915CST 0 0 Flash Flood Herndon 2000CST Several streets in and around Hopkinsville were closed for several hours after being flooded. Several roads were briefly closed between Hopkinsville and Gracey, as well as between Hopkinsville and Herndon. The flooding was caused by a slow-moving area of thunderstorms. Calloway County 3.5 NNW Lynn Grove to22 1935CST 4 60 0 0 Tornado (F0) .7 E Lynn Grove 1943CST Numerous trees were blown down, including one that fell on a house. Graves County Mayfield to 22 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Fancy Farm Numerous trees were blown down along a six-mile stretch of Highway 80 between Mayfield and Fancy Farm. Some of the trees landed on the highway, and several vehicles crashed into them. Although at least one person was trapped in their vehicle, there were no injuries. A tree fell through the roof of a house in Kaler. Trees were down in several parts of Mayfield. Graves County Water Vly 22 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a cold front that moved southward across western Kentucky. The storms produced torrential rainfall and continuous lightning after dark. Rainfall at a co-operative observer station in Canton (Trigg County) measured 4.10 inches in three hours. The storms downed many trees, including a few that landed on homes, but there were no reports of structures damaged directly by wind. Isolated reports of large hail were received. A weak tornado produced a broken path of tree damage in western Calloway County. KYZ001>022 Fulton - Hickman - Carlisle - Ballard - Mccracken - Graves - Livingston - Marshall - Calloway - Crittenden - Lyon - Trigg - Caldwell - Union - Webster - Hopkins - Christian - Henderson - Daviess - Mclean - Muhlenberg - Todd 26 0800CST 0 2 Excessive Heat 27 2100CST Summer heat and humidity resulted in at least a couple cases of heat exhaustion. Afternoon high temperatures reached the mid 90's with peak heat indices near 105 degrees. Two employees of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, got moderate to severe cases of heat exhaustion while at work. The employees spent too much time in direct sunlight during the hottest time of day. Christian County Crofton 27 1509CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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KENTUCKY, Southwest Christian County Crofton 27 1511CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Marshall County Calvert City 27 1721CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A wind gust to 75 MPH was measured near the interchange of Interstate 24 and the Purchase Parkway, which is near Calvert City. Tree limbs were blown down. Daviess County 3 W Owensboro 27 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) At least 14 trees were blown down, blocking or partially blocking roads. Most of them were in the west central part of the county. A wind gust to 57 MPH was measured in the city of Owensboro. In Owensboro, there were two reports of fallen limbs damaging cars. Daviess County 2 W Owensboro 27 1804CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck the air conditioning unit of a house, starting a fire that caused severe damage to the living room. Thunderstorms developed over western Kentucky during the heat of the afternoon. A few storms produced brief microbursts with winds from 60 to 75 MPH. A relatively long-lived severe storm event occurred in the Owensboro area, when a cluster of storms crossed the Ohio River from Rockport, Indiana. This cluster of storms produced wind damage as it moved south from Indiana across the greater Owensboro area. LAKE ERIE Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 2115EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 2115EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 2115EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 2115EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 2115EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 2115EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 01 1945EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 2115EST A line of strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 03 1345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1430EST

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LAKE ERIE Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 03 1345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1430EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 03 1345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1430EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 03 1345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1430EST Strong thunderstorms moved north across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 03 1430EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1530EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 03 1430EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1530EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 03 1430EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1530EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 03 1430EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1530EST Thunderstorms move north to northeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 04 0015EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 04 0015EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 04 0015EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 04 0015EST

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LAKE ERIE Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 04 0015EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 04 0015EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 04 0015EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 03 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 04 0015EST Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 04 1300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1500EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 04 1300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1500EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 04 1300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1500EST Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 04 1300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1500EST Strong thunderstorms moved northeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1730EST Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1730EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1730EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1730EST Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 1730EST

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LAKE ERIE Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1730EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1730EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1730EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1730EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1730EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1730EST Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1730EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1730EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1730EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1730EST Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 04 1400EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1730EST Strong thunderstorms moved northeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1930EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1930EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1930EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1930EST Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1930EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1930EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1930EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 04 1745EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1930EST Strong thunderstorms moved northeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick 06 0913EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed on Lake Erie approximately 15 miles north of Fairport Harbor. Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 0830EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 0830EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 0830EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 0830EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 0830EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 0830EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 0830EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 12 0750EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 0830EST Thunderstorms slowly moved across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 16 1243EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1400EST Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 16 1243EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 1400EST Strong thunderstorms moved southeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Ripley To Dunkirk Ny Barcelona 16 1318EST 0 0 5K Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1730EST Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1730EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1730EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1730EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 1730EST Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1730EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1730EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1730EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1730EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1730EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1730EST Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1730EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1730EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1730EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1730EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 16 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1730EST A line of strong thunderstorms moved southeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Mi Waters Of Lake Erie Detroit River Light 21 2205EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 25 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 26 0100EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 25 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 26 0100EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 25 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 26 0100EST Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 25 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 26 0100EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 25 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 26 0100EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands 25 2300EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 26 0100EST Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Mi Waters Of Lake Erie Detroit River Light 25 2351EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 0300EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 0300EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 0300EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 0300EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 0300EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 0300EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 0300EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 0300EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 0300EST Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 26 0115EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 0300EST Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 0500EST Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 0500EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 0500EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 0500EST Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 0500EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 0500EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 0500EST Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 26 0345EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 0500EST Strong thunderstorms moved southeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1015EST Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1015EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1015EST Le Avon Pt To Willowick Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Avon Point to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 1015EST Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 1015EST Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1015EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1015EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1015EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1015EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1015EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1015EST Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 1015EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 1015EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 1015EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 1015EST Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 26 0900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1015EST Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 26 2230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 27 0000EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 2230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 27 0000EST Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 26 2230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 27 0000EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 26 2230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 27 0000EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 26 2230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 27 0000EST Strong thunderstorms moved southeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Avon Point To Willowick Oh Avon Point to 26 2315EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Willowick 27 0100EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 26 2315EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 27 0100EST Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Le Detroit R Lt To Reno Beach Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Maumee Bay to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 0630EST Le Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Reno Beach to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 0630EST Le The Islands To Vermilion Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border The Islands to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 0630EST Le Vermilion To Avon Pt Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Vermilion to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 0630EST Maumee Bay To Reno Beach Oh Maumee Bay to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Reno Beach 0630EST Reno Beach To The Islands Oh Reno Beach to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The Islands 0630EST The Islands To Vermilion Oh The Islands to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Vermilion 0630EST Vermilion To Avon Point Oh Vermilion to 27 0445EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Avon Point 0630EST Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Ripley Ny 29 1230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1415EST Geneva On The Lake Oh To Conneaut Oh Geneva-On-The-Lake 29 1230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1415EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE ERIE Le Conneaut Oh To Ripley Ny Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Conneaut to 29 1230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Ripley Ny 1415EST Le Geneva On The Lake To Conneaut Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Geneva-On-The-Lake to 29 1230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Conneaut 1415EST Le Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Willowick to 29 1230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1415EST Willowick To Geneva On The Lake Oh Willowick to 29 1230EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Geneva-On-The-Lake 1415EST Strong thunderstorms moved northeast across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots. LAKE HURON Lh Pt Sanilac To Pt Huron 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Port Huron 01 1548EST 0 0 Marine Hail Pt Sanilac To Pt Huron Mi Port Huron 01 1548EST 0 0 Marine Hail Lh Pt Sanilac To Pt Huron 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Port Huron 01 1608EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pt Sanilac To Pt Huron Mi Port Huron 01 1608EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Sturgeon Pt To Alabaster Mi 2 E Harrisville 21 1540EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 5Nm E Of Mackinac Bridge To Presque Isle Lt Mi Presque Isle Light 21 1542EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Presque Isl Lt To Sturgeon Pt Mi Presque Isle Light 21 1542EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lh Presque Isl Lt To Alabaster Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 37 NE Alpena 21 1545EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lh Presque Isl Lt To Alabaster Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 8 E Presque Isle Light 21 1552EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

LAKE HURON Sturgeon Pt To Alabaster Mi Oscoda 21 1714EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lh Presque Isl Lt To Alabaster Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 8 E Oscoda 21 1719EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Sturgeon Pt To Alabaster Mi Tawas Point 21 1740EST 0 0 Marine Hail Lh Presque Isl Lt To Alabaster Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 12 E East Tawas 21 1745EST 0 0 Marine Hail Hbr Beach To Pt Sanilac Mi Harbor Beach 21 1900EST 0 0 Marine Hail Hbr Beach To Pt Sanilac Mi Harbor Beach 21 1900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lh Hbr Beach To Pt Sanilac 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Harbor Beach 21 1900EST 0 0 Marine Hail Lh Hbr Beach To Pt Sanilac 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Harbor Beach 21 1900EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lh Pt Austin To Hbr Beach Mi 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Port Hope 21 1900EST 0 0 Marine Hail Pt Austin To Hbr Beach Mi Port Hope 21 1900EST 0 0 Marine Hail Lh Pt Sanilac To Pt Huron 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border Port Sanilac 21 1927EST 0 0 Marine Hail Pt Sanilac To Pt Huron Mi Port Sanilac 21 1927EST 0 0 Marine Hail Presque Isl Lt To Sturgeon Pt Mi Middle Island 25 2037EST 0 0 Marine Hail Lh Presque Isl Lt To Alabaster Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 20 ENE Alpena 25 2042EST 0 0 Marine Hail 5Nm E Of Mackinac Bridge To Presque Isle Lt Mi Presque Isle Light 26 0733EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Presque Isl Lt To Sturgeon Pt Mi Alpena 26 0733EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind

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LAKE HURON Lh 5Nm E Of Mackinac Bridge To Presque Isl Lt Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 10 E Presque Isle Light 26 0738EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lh Presque Isl Lt To Alabaster Mi Ewd Byd 5Nm Offshore To Intl Border 18 E Alpena 26 0738EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind LAKE MICHIGAN Sheboygan To Pt Washington Wi Sheboygan 01 0239CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Sheboygan To Pt Washington Wi Port Washington 01 0300CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pt Washington To North Pt Lt Wi 2 N Whitefish Bay 01 0430CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The remains of severe thunderstorms moved out over the Lake Michigan nearshore waters during the pre-dawn hours. Strong downburst winds toppled large trees along the shoreline, based on spotter reports. Wilmette Hbr To Meigs Field Il Harrison-Dever Crib 01 1555CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1655CST Burn Hbr To Michigan City In Michigan City 01 1700CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1745CST Michigan City In To New Buffalo Mi Michigan City 01 1700CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 1745CST Bay Of Green Bay S Of Ln Marinette To Fish Creek Wi Green Bay Light 06 1416CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Thunderstorms that moved across northern Wisconsin produced a wind gust of 50 knots at the Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light located 80 feet above the surface. Bay Of Green Bay S Of Ln Marinette To Fish Creek Wi Green Bay Light 10 1550CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Thunderstorms that moved across northern Wisconsin produced a wind gust of 46 knots at the Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light located 80 feet above the surface. Bay Of Green Bay S Of Ln Marinette To Fish Creek Wi Green Bay Light 21 0135CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Bay Of Green Bay Cedar R To Rock Is Psg To Marinette To Fish Cr Wi Sister Bay 21 0200CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind

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LAKE MICHIGAN Lm Rock Is Psg To Sheboygan Wi Ewd Byd 5Nm To Mid Line Of Lake 23 E Washington Island 21 0230CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Thunderstorms developed in moist, unstable air ahead a cold front that moved through Wisconsin and across Lake Michigan. The storms produced wind gusts to 51 knots at the Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light and at Sister Bay and a gust to 49 knots at the buoy on Lake Michigan midway between Washington Island (WI) and North Manitou Island (MI). Seul Choix Pt Mi To 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge 7 NE Point Patterson 25 1930EST 0 0 Marine Hail Seul Choix Pt Mi To 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge 7 NE Point Patterson 25 1930EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lm 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge To Manistee Mi Nwd Beyond 5Nm Offshore To Mid Line Of Lake 12 N Beaver Island 25 1935EST 0 0 Marine Hail Lm 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge To Manistee Mi Nwd Beyond 5Nm Offshore To Mid Line Of Lake 12 N Beaver Island 25 1935EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Grand Haven To Whitehall Mi Grand Haven Harbor 26 0326EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 0445EST A 36 knot wind gust was recorded in Grand Haven. Lm 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge To Manistee Mi Nwd Beyond 5Nm Offshore To Mid Line Of Lake 10 S Beaver Island 26 0522EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Grand Traverse Bay & Norwood To Grand Traverse Lt Mi Norwood 26 0547EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Grand Traverse Lt To Sleeping Bear Pt Mi 2 W Grand Traverse Light26 0547EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Norwood Mi To 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge Charlevoix 26 0547EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Wilmette Hbr To Meigs Field Il Harrison-Dever Crib 26 1210CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Bay Of Green Bay S Of Ln Marinette To Fish Creek Wi Green Bay Light 28 1740CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Thunderstorms developed ahead of a warm front that moved north across Wisconsin and Lake Michigan. These storms produced a wind gust of 52 knots at the Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light located 80 feet above the surface.

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LAKE MICHIGAN Lm 5Nm W Of Mackinac Bridge To Manistee Mi Nwd Beyond 5Nm Offshore To Mid Line Of Lake 7 W Frankfort 28 2224EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Sleeping Bear Pt To Manistee Mi Frankfort 28 2224EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Grand Traverse Bay & Norwood To Grand Traverse Lt Mi Traverse City 28 2350EST 0 0 Marine Hail LAKE ONTARIO Sodus Bay To Mexico Bay Ny Oswego 29 1542EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind LAKE ST CLAIR Detroit River Belle Isle 01 1510EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lake St Clair (U.S. Portion) St. Clair Shores 01 1531EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lake St Clair (U.S. Portion) St. Clair Shores 01 1600EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind St Clair River Algonac to 01 1608EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Marine City Detroit River Grosse Ile 21 2215EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lake St Clair (U.S. Portion) Metropolitan Beach 26 0648EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Lake St Clair (U.S. Portion) New Baltimore 26 0700EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind St Clair River Algonac 26 0710EST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind LAKE SUPERIOR Duluth Mn To Pt Wing Wi Duluth 20 1945CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind The wind was measured at the Sand Point Yacht club on Park Point by a member of the Power Squadron. Upr Ent Of Portage Canal To Manitou Is Mi 10 W Copper Harbor 28 1115EST 0 0 Waterspout 1116EST A waterspout was sighted over Lake Superior offshore from Eagle Harbor. A low pressure system in the northern plains approached Michigan's Upper Peninsula on August 28. The strengthening south wind ahead of this system drew moister air northward. Clouds increased quickly in the morning, and showers and thunderstorms broke out over western Upper Michigan by noon. One of these thunderstorms spawned a waterspout on Lake Superior near Eagle Harbor in Keweenaw County. LOUISIANA, Northeast Madison Parish 3 E Tallulah 03 1455CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Concordia Parish Vidalia 06 2335CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50)

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LOUISIANA, Northeast Concordia Parish 10 S Vidalia 21 1535CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. LOUISIANA, Northwest Webster Parish Minden 12 1330CST 0 0 Lightning Several lightning strikes caused a transformer to blow and burned down the power pole at the Homer Road-Fincher Road intersection, which cut out power to most businesses on the south side of town. It took crews about three hours to make repairs including setting a new pole, replacing the transformer and repairing the breaker. Webster Parish 5 E Cotton Vly 20 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large trees toppled and snapped. Bossier Parish Rocky Mt 21 1555CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Red River Parish 9 NW Coushatta 21 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1628CST De Soto Parish 15 SE Mansfield 21 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sabine Parish 3 N Converse 21 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A few large trees and power lines down. Caddo Parish Mooringsport 21 1705CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Caddo Parish Mooringsport 21 1705CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Most of the town without power due to trees taking down power lines. Caddo Parish Belcher 21 1705CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down across power lines causing power outages in town. Webster Parish 2.5 SSE Springhill 21 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Webster Parish 2 N Shongaloo 21 1855CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees down across Highway 157. Webster Parish 2 E Springhill 21 1857CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down across Highway 157 near Mimosa Lane. Webster Parish 7 S Springhill 21 1908CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) De Soto Parish Mansfield 31 1430CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Numerous trees down throughout the region. Caddo Parish Shreveport 31 1445CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down including one tree that fell across a house doing considerable damage. LOUISIANA, Southeast Terrebonne Parish 3 E Houma 07 1615CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged a mobile home when a plank of wood was blown through an exterior wall. Several large tree limbs were blown down and a tree uprooted. St. John The Baptist Parish 3 SW La Place 20 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Two trees were blown down betweeen Laplace and Reserve. LOUISIANA, Southwest Allen Parish Oakdale 07 0130CST 0 0 150K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A microburst damaged a restaurant in Oakdale, where a wall collapsed and part of the roff was blown off. Several other businesses suffered minor roof damage.

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LOUISIANA, Southwest Vernon Parish 2 N Rosepine 11 0550CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Cameron Parish Central Portion 19 1800CST 0 0 Wildfire Lightnign sparked five wildfires in Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, which burned around 12,000 acres. No injuries or damage to structures were reported. Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 20 1645CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Avoyelles Parish 1 SE Evergreen 21 1156CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down along Highway 362. Evangeline Parish Basile 21 1352CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree fell on a parked car, with no one inside. Beauregard Parish Ragley 21 1440CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Calcasieu Parish Moss Bluff 21 1515CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines were blown down. Jefferson Davis Parish Elton 21 1521CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down on power lines. Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 21 1530CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The roof was blown off a day car center. Several trees were also blown down. Beauregard Parish De Ridder 21 1530CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines were blown down. St. Landry Parish Lebeau 22 1517CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down around Lebeau. Avoyelles Parish Marksville 22 1545CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down in Marksville. Allen Parish 1 S Kinder 31 1120CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down. Beauregard Parish Dry Creek 31 1130CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down on Highway 1147. Vernon Parish Pitkin 31 1220CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down on Highway 10. MAINE, North Aroostook County Ft Kent 08 1745EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1945EST Above normal precipitation occurred across northern Maine during July and early August. The above normal rainfall contributed to saturated soils and unseasonably elevated water levels for area streams and brooks. Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rains which overwhelmed drainage systems causing flooding along Main Street. A hospital located along Main street received water damage.

A FEMA damage survey was conducted in late August which encompassed this event and several events in the Van Buren area extending from early August back through late July. Aroostook County Van Buren 08 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330EST Above normal precipitation occurred across northern Maine during July and early August. The above normal rainfall contributed to saturated soils and unseasonably elevated water levels for area streams and brooks. Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rains...with 2 to 3 inches of rain falling in a short time...which overwhelmed drainage systems causing flooding along some streets and

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MAINE, North allowing water to flood several stores. Several small streams and brooks also overflowed their banks. This was the second flash flood event to affect Van Buren in just over a week.

A FEMA damage survey was conducted in late August which encompassed this event...another flash flood event on August 10th along with the flash flood event from July 30th. The survey also included a flash flood event which occurred in Fort Kent on August 8th. Aroostook County 15 NW Caribou 08 2215EST 0 0 Flash Flood 09 0015EST Above normal precipitation occurred across northern Maine during July and early August. The above normal rainfall contributed to saturated soils and unseasonably elevated water levels for area streams and brooks. Heavy rains from slow moving thunderstorms caused rapid rises along the Little Madawaska River...in the vicinity of Westmanland...which then overflowed and flooded surrounding areas. Water depths of up to 3 feet were reported on portions of the Little Madawaska Road...with the flood waters also threatening a campground. Aroostook County Van Buren 10 1800EST 0 0 150K Flash Flood 2315EST Above normal precipitation occurred across northern Maine during July and early August. The above normal rainfall contributed to saturated soils and unseasonably elevated water levels for area streams and brooks.

Streams and brooks rose in response to around 2 inches of rain which fell across the region over several hours. The Violette Creek overflowed...flooding the basements of 6 homes located near the creek and damaging the St. Marys Road which runs along the creek. Several other roads were also closed due to flooding. This was the third flash flood event to affect the Van Buren area in less than 2 weeks.

Flooding from this event and the several previous events severely eroded several streams banks and washed out portions of several roads causing extensive damage in spots.

A FEMA damage survey was conducted in late August which encompassed this event...the flash flood event on August 8th and also the flash flood event on July 30th. The survey also included a flash flood event which occurred in Fort Kent on August 8th. Aroostook County Mars Hill 16 1253EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown from estimated wind gusts of 50 knots ( 58mph ). Aroostook County Plaisted 27 1315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A 75 foot tall pine tree 18 inches in diameter was snapped near the base from estimated wind gusts of 56 knots ( 65 mph ) near Plaisted Lake. Aroostook County Van Buren 27 1330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Trees and power lines were blown down from estimated wind gusts of 56 knots ( 65 mph ). One tree landed on the back of a car stopped at an intersection...the driver was not injured. A large section of wooden roof was torn from a business...which landed on a tractor trailer parked near the building. MAINE, South York County Acton to 06 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Newfield A severe thunderstorm moving through York County knocked over trees in Acton/Newfield area. Cumberland County Windham Center 06 1730EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck the chimney of a home in Windham and ignited a fire that badly damaged the second floor of the structure. Cumberland County Pownal 11 1939EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm moving through Cumberland County knocked over trees in Pownal. Sagadahoc County Bowdoinham 13 1000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm moving through Sagadahoc County knocked over trees in Bowdoinham. York County Eliot 13 1300EST 0 1 Lightning A man working outside a building in Eliot was injured when lightning struck nearby. He was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure and later released. MARYLAND, Central

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MARYLAND, Northeast Talbot County Easton 05 0930EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1100EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain produced poor drainage flooding in and around Easton. In Easton, 1.26 inches of rain fell within 90 minutes. A couple of roads were closed because of flooding including Commerce Drive. About five vehicles were trapped in flood waters. Queen Anne'S County Stevensville 05 2119EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm tore down several power lines on Kent Island. Kent County Chestertown to 05 2200EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pomona 2220EST A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down numerous trees and power lines from Chestertown south in Kent County. Cecil County Port Deposit 16 1140EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Port Deposit. Kent County Still Pond 16 1431EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs and wires were torn down by a severe thunderstorm in Still Pond. Kent County Worton 16 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and snapped one pole in Worton. Talbot County Tilghman to 16 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Easton 1600EST A severe thunderstorm pulled down large limbs and wires in Tilghman. The same line of strong to severe thunderstorms also pulled downed wires and caused scattered outages in and around Easton. Cecil County Elkton 22 1825EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cecil County Perryville 22 1843EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Two severe thunderstorms knocked down trees in Elkton and Perryville. Talbot County Easton 22 2033EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Easton. Kent County Rock Hall 26 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires in Rock Hall. The series of severe thunderstorms knocked out power to about 5,500 Conectiv Energy and Choptank Electric Cooperative customers in the Delmarva Peninsula. Queen Anne'S County Romancoke 26 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in the southern half of Kent Island. A telephone pole snapped on Maryland State Route 8 and cut power to about 1,700 Conectiv Energy customers on the southern half of the island. This represented about one-third of the total outages that occurred across the Delmarva Peninsula from the thunderstorms that afternoon and evening. Power was restored around midnight EDT that night. Power was also lost for about three hours on one of the spans on the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge that crosses Chesapeake Bay. Talbot County Easton 26 1635EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees down in and around Easton. About 5,500 Conectiv Energy and Choptank Cooperative Electric customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorms across the Delmarva Peninsula that afternoon and evening. Caroline County Denton to 26 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Federalsburg A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires down in Preston and from Denton south to near Federalsburg. About 5,500 Conectiv Energy and Choptank Cooperative Electric customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorms across the Delmarva Peninsula that afternoon and evening. Queen Anne'S County Centreville 27 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked down one large tree and several large tree limbs and wires in Centreville. Talbot County Trappe 29 1920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked down one large tree and several large limbs across Main Street in Trappe.

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MARYLAND, Northeast Caroline County Federalsburg 29 1947EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm pulled down several trees and limbs and blocked one road in Federalsburg. Caroline County Henderson 30 1557EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a tree, large limbs and wires in Henderson. The combination of lightning strikes and high winds also caused scattered power outages in Federalsburg, Preston and Reliance. MARYLAND, South Somerset County Crisfield 16 1800EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down or uprooted. Some roofs blown off and windows blown out. Worcester County Stockton 16 1840EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down near Stockton Road and New Town Park. Dorchester County Cambridge 26 1650EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and power lines down. Dorchester County 3 NW Cambridge 26 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wind gust of 60 mph (52 knots) measured at Horn Point Buoy. Somerset County Princess Anne 26 1730EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Trees down. Wicomico County 10 W Salisbury 26 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Worcester County Ocean City 26 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Dorchester County Church Creek 27 1950EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down on power lines. Wicomico County Salisbury 27 2015EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. Worcester County Ocean City 27 2107EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wind gust of 58 mph measured. Dorchester County 3 NNE Bucktown 29 2010EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dorchester County Vienna 29 2025EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tractor trailer blown over by winds near Route 50 and Route 331. Trees down. MARYLAND, West Garrett County Friendsville 03 1445EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees down. Garrett County Crellin 09 1400EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1500EST Basements flooded along Route 39. Garrett County 3 E Redhouse 12 1445EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1515EST Flooding on Wilson Carolla Rd near Table Rock. Garrett County Oakland 26 2224EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down by wind. Garrett County 3 E Grantsville 27 0940EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garrett County Accident 27 1512EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down.

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MARYLAND, West Garrett County Friendsville to 27 1612EST 0 0 Flash Flood Accident 2030EST Roads flooded. MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East Plymouth County West Bridgewater 02 1436EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) An isolated severe thunderstorm downed trees and knocked over an unsecured shed in West Bridgewater. The storm produced wind gusts estimated as high as 60 mph. Middlesex County Burlington 03 1500EST 0 0 250K Lightning Lightning struck near the Burlington Police Station and knocked out several computers in the dispatch center, causing an estimated $250,000 in damage. A temporary dispatch center had to be established for several weeks until the systems could be repaired. Middlesex County Chelmsford Center to 07 1535EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood Lowell 1635EST Slow moving thunderstorms brought torrential rainfall to parts of the Merrimack Valley, causing significant urban flooding in Chelmsford and Lowell. A spotter in Lowell reported nearly three inches of rain in one hour. In Chelmsford, flood waters caused a sinkhole to develop on Pine Hill Road, which trapped two cars. Several vehicles were caught in flood waters at the intersection of Gorham and Moor Streets in Lowell. No injuries were reported. Hampshire County Cummington to 11 1600EST 0 0 200K Flash Flood Chesterfield 1900EST Slow moving thunderstorms with torrential rainfall caused flash flooding in Cummington, Worthington, and Chesterfield, leaving more than a half dozen roads impassable. High waters on the East Branch of the Westfield River trapped two hikers for several hours, before the waters receded and allowed them to cross a narrow portion of the river. There were no injuries. In Cummington, Stage Street and a portion of Route 9 suffered significant damage from the floods. Damage was also severe in Worthington, including Cold Street, Dingle Road, Capen Street, Cummington Road, Lindsey Hill Road, Briar Hill Road, Route 143, and River Road. In Chesterfield, damage was less severe, although temporary evacuation of several households along Route 143 occurred. Hampden County Granville 12 1655EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1900EST Worcester County Northborough to 12 1830EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood Westborough 2000EST Worcester County Rutland 12 2000EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 2100EST Slow moving thunderstorms produced flash flooding in Hampden and Worcester Counties. In Granville, torrential rainfall caused Cooley Pond to overflow, causing a temporary closure of Water Street. In Northborough, portions of Route 20, Kendall Road, and Pinehaven Drive were closed due to flooding. Flood waters also closed Routes 30 and 135 in Westborough, and Picadilly Creek rose out of its banks and flooded a nearby roadway. In Rutland, flooding affected Route 68 between Wachusett Street and the Holden town line, as well as Glenwood Road. Flood waters subsided quickly once the heaviest rainfall ended. Middlesex County Billerica 13 1411EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Middlesex County Woburn to 13 1440EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Burlington 1443EST Plymouth County Plymouth 13 1620EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Plymouth County Hanson 13 1625EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Plymouth County Plymouth 13 1646EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1800EST Plymouth County Duxbury 13 1650EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Bristol County Seekonk 13 1822EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Bristol County Somerset 13 1928EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 2100EST Severe thunderstorms moved across parts of eastern Massachusetts. The storms brought dime sized hail to Billerica, then downed trees

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MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East and wires in Woburn and Burlington. Other severe thunderstorms in southeast Massachusetts produced dime to quarter sized hail in Duxbury and downed large branches in Hanson and Seekonk. Torrential rainfall with the storms caused flash flooding in Plymouth, where water rose up to the doors of several vehicles, and closed exits 5,6, and 7 of Route 3. Flash flooding also affected Somerset, where Buffington Brook came out of its banks and closed Route 138 at Buffington Street. Several cars were stranded on Airport Road in Fall River because of flooding. Hampshire County Northampton 16 1355EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1410EST Hampden County Holyoke 16 1425EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Hampden County Westfield 16 1520EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hampden County Agawam 16 1605EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Plymouth County Plymouth 16 2015EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Plymouth County Plymouth 16 2035EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2200EST Barnstable County Mashpee 16 2328EST 0 0 2.5M Lightning Severe thunderstorms downed trees in Northampton and large branches in Holyoke, then dropped nickel sized hail in Westfield and Agawam. Another severe thunderstorm in Marshfield downed four large trees, before torrential rainfall flooded several roads in Plymouth. Later that evening on Cape Cod, a lightning strike ignited a fire in Mashpee, completely destroying a house valued at 2.5 million dollars. Franklin County New Salem 22 1524EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Middlesex County North Chelmsford 22 1635EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Worcester County Berlin to 22 1643EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Grafton 1708EST Worcester County Gardner 22 1649EST 0 2 Lightning Worcester County Shrewsbury to 22 1651EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grafton 1712EST Middlesex County Westford 22 1652EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Middlesex County Hopkinton 22 1710EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Middlesex County Lincoln 22 1740EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Worcester County Blackstone 22 1800EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Severe thunderstorms produced quarter sized hail in New Salem. As the storms moved east, they downed trees, wires, and large branches throughout much of Worcester and Middlesex Counties. Dime sized hail was reported in Shrewsbury, Worcester, and Grafton. In Gardner, a 13-year old and 15-year old were struck by lightning as they were using a computer, causing minor injuries to both.

MASSACHUSETTS, West Berkshire County Dalton 11 1525EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 1800EST Berkshire County Coltsville 11 1610EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Berkshire County Pittsfield 11 1610EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Isolated, slow moving thunderstorms produced flooding in several towns in Berkshire County during the afternoon of August 11. In the town of Dalton, flooding occurred on various roads. Some basements took in water. The city of Pittsfield had flooding on Merril Road up to a foot deep. In the town of Coltsville, flooding took place at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 8. Eight vehicles, driven into the flooded section, stalled out.

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MASSACHUSETTS, West Berkshire County Windsor 13 0001EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Berkshire County Dalton 13 0009EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0300EST Isolated thunderstorms developed across Berkshire County during the late evening hours of August 12. These were slow moving and prolific rainmakers. Flooding from excessive rainfall took place in the towns of Windsor and Dalton during the early morning hours of August 13. Route 9 was closed in Windsor due to water flowing across the road making it dangerous to negotiate. Weston Brook overflowed onto a trailer park along Wahconah Falls Road, forcing the evacuation of residents from that park. Berkshire County Housatonic 22 1522EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Berkshire County Great Barrington 22 1535EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A strong cold front, moving across western Massachussetts during the afternoon of August 22 touched off scattered thunderstorms. One of the storms became severe as winds were strong enough to bring down trees in Great Barrington. In Housatonic, trees and powerlines were blown down. MICHIGAN, East Shiawassee County Laingsburg 01 1230EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained weather spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph. Genesee County Mt Morris 01 1301EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained weather spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Genesee County Burton 01 1400EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Livingston County Howell 01 1406EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washtenaw County Chelsea 01 1424EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Spotters reported a 4 inch diameter tree blown down. Washtenaw County Ann Arbor 01 1440EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A trained weather spotter reported a 1 foot diameter tree down. Washtenaw County Ypsilanti 01 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Spotters reported a 8 inch diameter tree blown down. Oakland County 1 S Commerce 01 1447EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Spotters reported large tree limbs blown down. Oakland County 2 NE Waterford 01 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) An NWS employee reported multiple 6 inch tree limbs down. Lapeer County Lapeer 01 1505EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wayne County Plymouth 01 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained weather spotter reported small trees blown down. Oakland County Rochester Hills 01 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A trained weather spotter reported trees blown down. Macomb County Warren 01 1529EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A trained weather spotter reported 5 inch tree limbs down. Oakland County Troy 01 1530EST 0 1 Lightning An 11 year old boy was struck by lightning on Garry Road. CPR was performed on the boy, who later recovered. Macomb County Roseville 01 1531EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A trained weather spotter reported a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Macomb County 2 W Richmond 01 1543EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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MICHIGAN, East St. Clair County 3 S Ruby 01 1548EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) St. Clair County Anchorville 01 1608EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Spotters reported several trees blown down. Lenawee County 3 W Rome Center 01 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported power lines down. Lenawee County Hudson 01 1643EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Spotters reported several large tree limbs down. Macomb County Roseville 01 1645EST 0 1 Lightning A woman was struck by lightning while loading groceries into her car. The woman was treated and released from the hospital. Lenawee County Adrian 01 1658EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lenawee County Adrian 01 1700EST 1 0 Lightning A woman was struck by lightning and killed standing in her backyard. F63OU Lenawee County Adrian 01 1708EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Spotters reported several trees and power lines blown down. A large upper low over the area caused numerous slow moving thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon of August 1st. The severe thunderstorms produced hail and wind damage. Oakland County Troy 01 1530EST 0 1 Lightning An 11 year boy was struck by lightning on Garry Road. CPR was performed on the boy, who later recovered. Macomb County Roseville 01 1645EST 0 1 Lightning A woman was stuck by lightning while loading groceries into her car. The woman was treated and released from the hospital. Lenawee County Adrian 01 1700EST 1 0 Lightning A woman was struck by lightning and killed standing in her backyard. F63PH Bay County .5 S Bay City 04 1745EST 0.2 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1748EST A cold air funnel briefly touched down on 25th street. The tornado moved a garage 2 feet and destroyed 2 sheds. Oakland County Oxford 05 2050EST 0 0 15K Lightning Lightning struck the Oxford Village Dispatch Center's 110-foot tower causing widespread equipment failure and damage. Wayne County Belleville 08 1820EST 0 0 250K Lightning Lightning struck Trojan Cleaners on Main Street. The building caught fire and burned to the ground. Lenawee County Addison 15 1500EST 0 0 12K Lightning Lightning was the suspected cause of a fire that destroyed a garage and damaged a home on Quaker Road. Huron County Bad Axe 21 1825EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Genesee County Montrose 21 1830EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Genesee County Mt Morris 21 1841EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Genesee County Swartz Creek 21 1843EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tuscola County Mayville 21 1843EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shiawassee County Morrice 21 1845EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Genesee County Gaines 21 1855EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Tuscola County Kingston 21 1855EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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MICHIGAN, East Huron County Harbor Beach 21 1900EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Huron County Harbor Beach 21 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A trained weather spotter reported large tree limbs down. Genesee County Flint 21 1905EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained weather spotter reported a shed blown over. Genesee County Swartz Creek 21 1905EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Genesee County Flint 21 1910EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Genesee County Otisville 21 1911EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Genesee County Otisville 21 1911EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A trained weather spotter estimated 65 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. Genesee County Flint 21 1912EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lapeer County Lapeer 21 1917EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sanilac County Deckerville 21 1927EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Genesee County Burton 21 1930EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Genesee County Grand Blanc 21 1930EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Genesee County Grand Blanc 21 1930EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A trained weather spotter reported 5 inch tree limbs down. Lapeer County Lapeer 21 1945EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Livingston County 4 SW Fowlerville 21 2010EST 0.2 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2012EST A tornado tracked along Howell-Mason road from Webberville in Ingham county to Fowlerville in Livingston county. The tornado weakened as it moved into Livingston county. Washtenaw County 2 W Ann Arbor 21 2105EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Central dispatch reported trees down. Washtenaw County 2 NE Dexter 21 2105EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) The public reported trees down. Lapeer County .2 E Lapeer to 21 2110EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Lapeer Local law enforcement reported trees and wires down. Washtenaw County Salem 21 2120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported trees blown down. Washtenaw County 1 S Ypsilanti 21 2120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A trained weather spotter reported large trees down. Monroe County 1 NE Carleton 21 2205EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) A trained weather spotter reported several trees down. Wayne County Wyandotte 21 2220EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained weather spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Temperatures soaring into the 90s, coupled with dew points in the mid 70s, created a very unstable environment on August 21st. A thin convergence line fired up convection just after 6 PM EDT over Saginaw Bay. Thunderstorms continued to develop to the southwest and propagated east. This was a major severe event with hail and wind damage. There was also one tornado which moved into Livingston

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MICHIGAN, East county from Ingham county. Lenawee County Addison 25 2250EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported numerous trees down. Lenawee County Devils Lake 25 2250EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Lenawee County Devils Lake 25 2250EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Large tree limbs were blown down. Lenawee County Manitou Beach 25 2250EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported numerous trees down. Washtenaw County Ann Arbor 25 2315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported numerous power lines down. Monroe County Petersburg 25 2340EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) A 15 foot diameter tree was toppled on Dixon Road. Monroe County 5 NW Maybee 25 2345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported trees blown down. Monroe County Carleton 25 2351EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Local law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down. Monroe County South Monroe 25 2351EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) A large tree was blown down on Oakwood Drive. Macomb County 2 E Mt Clemens 26 0600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large trees were blown down. Oakland County Oxford 26 0703EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck an electrical pole on Metamora Road, causing a fire. St. Clair County Algonac 26 0710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A trained weather spotter reported large tree limbs down at Algonac State Park. MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest Branch County 2 N Bronson 01 1430EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Branch County 4 NE Bronson 01 1444EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Branch County 3 S Sherwood 01 1450EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Branch County 4 N Bronson 01 1455EST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Hillsdale County 3 SW Hillsdale 01 1458EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hillsdale County 3 SW Hillsdale 01 1500EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Branch County 4 SW Coldwater 01 1515EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Branch County 2 N Coldwater 01 1525EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hillsdale County 4 N North Adams 01 1529EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Branch County 4 SW Coldwater 01 1536EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hillsdale County 4 N North Adams 01 1536EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hillsdale County Hillsdale 01 1639EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest Hillsdale County Hillsdale 01 1639EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. St. Joseph County 6 NE Three Rivers 01 1644EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Berrien County Niles 01 1852EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cass County 2 S Cassopolis 01 1905EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Cass County Dowagiac 01 1905EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. St. Joseph County 2 NE Sturgis 01 1926EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. Hillsdale County 9 NE Hillsdale 01 1540EST 0.1 10 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) A brief touchdown was observed by fire personnel near Sterling and Walworth roads. No damage or injuries were reported with the touchdown. Berrien County Three Oaks 03 1303EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Joseph County 2 N White Pigeon 11 1459EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Large trees were reported down, with some blocking roads. Hillsdale County Countywide 16 1525EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees were reported down over the northern half of the county, with the heaviest concentration in the northwest. Hillsdale County 1 N Hillsdale 16 1532EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was reported down blocking a road. Hillsdale County Hillsdale 16 1532EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree was blown down onto a house in the city. No damage estimates were available and no injuries were reported. Hillsdale County Hillsdale Muni Arpt 16 1539EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Measured by ASOS on site. Berrien County Bridgman 21 2043EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. St. Joseph County 2 NW Three Rivers 21 2045EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down. Hillsdale County 8 NE Jonesville 25 2245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees were reported down in Moscow, northeast of Jonesville. Hillsdale County 9 NE Jonesville 25 2245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees were reported down near Lake Le Ann. St. Joseph County 5 ESE Three Rivers 27 0206EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down near Centerville. Branch County 3 NE Bronson 27 0229EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Branch County Coldwater 27 0244EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hillsdale County 4 W Hillsdale 27 0255EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in the area.

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MICHIGAN, North Manistee County Manistee 02 1130EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was downed across a road. Wexford County 3 E Mesick 02 1300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was downed near M-42. Oscoda County 2 E Luzerne 02 1349EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oscoda County 2 E Luzerne 02 1350EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1352EST Thunderstorms developed along lake breeze boundaries, and a few became marginally severe. Benzie County Lake Ann 03 1515EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Missaukee County Mc Bain 03 1850EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Like the day before, thunderstorms again developed in the afternoon along lake breeze boundaries, as well as leftover thunderstorm outflow boundaries. Roscommon County 4 S Maple Vly 07 1645EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) An isolated severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in the Twin Lakes area. Presque Isle County 3 S Millersburg 21 1412EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oscoda County 8 NNE Red Oak 21 1458EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Roscommon County Roscommon to 21 1506EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Higgins Lake 1514EST Roscommon County St Helen 21 1536EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Iosco County 4 N Oscoda 21 1720EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Iosco County 4 W Tawas City to 21 1735EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 2 N Tawas City 1740EST Thunderstorms developed in a humid and unstable airmass along a trough of low pressure just ahead of a cold front. Many storms produced large hail. Otsego County 15 SE Gaylord 25 1857EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were downed. Mackinac County Engadine 25 1925EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oscoda County 2.5 N Comins 25 1952EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Alpena County Cathro 25 2027EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms developed along lake breeze boundaries in the afternoon, producing isolated severe weather into the evening hours. Charlevoix County Countywide 26 0552EST 0 0 45K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 0605EST A 64 mph gust was measured at the Charlevoix Airport. Numerous trees were downed in Hayes Township and Boyne City. Some the the worst damage was along the south shore of Lake Charlevoix, where docks, boats, and hoists were damaged. A vehicle was damaged when a tree limb fell on it. A seaplane was also blown onto shore and tipped over. Walloon Lake was hard hit as well, with several boats tipped over. Leelanau County Northport 26 0558EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were downed. Emmet County Petoskey to 26 0607EST 0 0 51K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 3 SSE Alanson 0617EST Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Several homes and cottages were damaged by falling trees near Crooked and Pickerel Lakes, and a small aluminum boat was tossed into a tree. At a dealership in Petoskey, trailers were rolled off of a parking lot and into a ditch.

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MICHIGAN, North Antrim County Torch Lake 26 0609EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were downed along US-31. Cheboygan County Indian River to 26 0620EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Wolverine Numerous trees were downed. Some vehicles and homes were damaged by falling trees. Cheboygan County 2 S Wolverine 26 0620EST 0 0 75K Lightning Lightning started a fire which destroyed a home. Otsego County Vanderbilt to 26 0625EST 0 0 35K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Gaylord 0635EST Siding was ripped off the post office in Vanderbilt. Numerous trees were downed, one of which heavily damaged a Vanderbilt home. Montmorency County Countywide 26 0645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees downed across county. Over twenty five trees were snapped off or uprooted on the Canada Creek Ranch, thirteen miles north of Atlanta. Alpena County 7.5 WNW Long Rapids 26 0650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs were downed. Thunderstorms, originating in northern Minnesota, developed into a squall line that moved across Lake Michigan into far northern Lower Michigan near dawn. The storms resulted in widespread wind damage. Kalkaska County 4 SE Rapid City 28 0015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were downed. Benzie County Frankfort 28 2224EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A 70 mph gust was measured at the Coast Guard Station on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Numerous trees and tree limbs were downed in Frankfort. Benzie County Frankfort 28 2245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were downed along M-22. Grand Traverse County 1 E Acme 28 2330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A large tree was downed along M-72. Benzie County Lake Ann 28 2345EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grand Traverse County 5 W Traverse City 28 2345EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Leelanau County 5 W Greilickville 28 2345EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Presque Isle County 2 S Onaway 29 0100EST 0 0 4K Lightning Lightning struck a tree outside a home. The charge moved through the ground and entered the house, splintering joists in the crawl space and starting a small electrical fire. A cluster of severe thunderstorms came onshore from Lake Michigan, producing pockets of wind damage and large hail in northwest Lower Michigan. MICHIGAN, Upper Luce County 22 N Newberry 21 0816EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several travel trailers were damaged and numerous trees were blown down in Muskallonge State Park. Schoolcraft County 3 N Seney 21 1330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees were blown down along highway M-77. Luce County 8 N Newberry 21 1345EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel sized hail was reported.

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MICHIGAN, Upper Luce County 8 N Newberry 21 1345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two large trees were knocked over along highway M-123. On August 21, a cold front moving across Michigan's Upper Peninsula kicked off scattered showers and thunderstorms during the morning and early afternoon. Several of the thunderstorms became severe over eastern Upper Michigan, producing high winds and large hail. Dickinson County 1 S Randville 25 1602CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch sized hail was reported. Marquette County 3 N Gwinn 25 1630EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) One and a quarter inch diameter hail was reported. Delta County 5 NW Gladstone 25 1656EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) One and three-quarter inch diameter hail was reported. The combination of afternoon heat and low level convergence along the boundaries separating the higher inland temperatures from cooler lake modified air caused scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon on August 25. Some of the storms over central Upper Michigan became severe, producing large hail. Gogebic County 8 W Watersmeet 26 0135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A 12-inch diameter tree was blown down. Iron County 6 W Crystal Falls 26 0215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous trees were knocked down. Dickinson County 3 E Randville 26 0235CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A 12-inch diameter tree was uprooted, Dickinson County 6 S Foster City 26 0250CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Trees as large as 14 inches in diameter were blown down. Menominee County Harris 26 0308CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees were blown down. Delta County Bark River 26 0418EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) A 66 mph wind gust was recorded. Delta County 8 SW Garden 26 0445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous eight-inch diameter trees were broken off. An approaching cold front on August 26 triggered early morning showers and thunderstorms. One line of thunderstorms moving southeast from Ironwood all the way to northern Lake Michigan caused gusty winds in excess of 60 mph that felled numerous large trees. Keweenaw County 10 W Copper Harbor 28 1116EST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1117EST A waterspout over Lake Superior moved onshore at Silver Island just off the shore from Eagle Harbor. The tornado knocked down a tree on the island before it dissipated. A low pressure system in the northern plains approached Michigan's Upper Peninsula on August 28. The strengthening south wind ahead of this system drew moister air northward. Clouds increased quickly in the morning, and showers and thunderstorms broke out over western Upper Michigan by early afternoon before spreading east over the entire Upper Peninsula by late in the day. One of these thunderstorms spawned a waterspout over Lake Superior near Eagle Harbor in Keweenaw County. The waterspout became a tornado as it moved onshore at Silver Island. The tornado quickly dissipated once it was over land but did knock down a tree on the island. MICHIGAN, West Gratiot County Ithaca 01 1145EST 0 0 5K 5K Hail (0.75) Three quarters inch hail was reported six miles north of the town of Ithaca. Kalamazoo County Augusta 01 1150EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down several trees in northeastern Kalamazoo county, about ten miles northwest of the city of Battle Creek. Clinton County Wacousta 01 1203EST 0 0 50K 25K Hail (1.75) One and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Wacousta.

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MICHIGAN, West Eaton County Dimondale to 01 1217EST 0 0 20K 10K Hail (0.75) Charlotte 1225EST A report of three quarters inch diameter hail was received from Dimondale, and several trees were blown down in Charlotte. Calhoun County Battle Creek 01 1240EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Several trees were blown down in the city of Battle Creek. Calhoun County Battle Creek 01 1320EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A 60 m.p.h. wind gust was reported in Battle Creek. Jackson County Jackson 01 1338EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G67) A 77 m.p.h. wind gust was recorded in the city of Jackson. Kalamazoo County Schoolcraft 01 1537EST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (0.75) 1550EST Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Schoolcraft. Kent County East Grand Rapids to 01 1553EST 0 0 100K 50K Hail (1.75) Ada 1605EST One and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Ada and also in Rockford, and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported one mile north of east Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo County Vicksburg 01 1610EST 0 0 15K 10K Hail (1.00) A report of one inch diameter hail was received from three miles east of Vicksburg. Barry County Middleville 01 1618EST 0 0 15K 10K Hail (1.00) One inch diameter hail was reported in Middleville. Allegan County Allegan 01 1625EST 0 0 15K 10K Hail (0.88) Seven eighths inch diameter hail was observed in the city of Allegan. Calhoun County Battle Creek 01 1637EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in the city of Battle Creek. Van Buren County Paw Paw 01 1920EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down in Paw Paw. Allegan County Allegan 01 2002EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Allegan. Kalamazoo County Countywide 01 2007EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) A report of three quarters inch hail was received from four miles west of Athens. Oceana County Countywide 01 2028EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down and uprooted by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in Colfax. Oceana County Countywide 02 1215EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down in Colfax. Muskegon County Fruitport 03 1256EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Fruitport. Muskegon County Whitehall 03 1310EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) A report of three quarters inch hail was also received from Whitehall. Allegan County Allegan 03 1403EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Three quarters inch hail was reported two miles southwest of the city of Allegan. Van Buren County Grand Jct 03 1415EST 0 0 25K 10K Hail (1.75) One and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Grand Junction.

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MICHIGAN, West Allegan County Fennville 03 1428EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Hail three quarters inch in diameter was reported four miles south of Fennville. Van Buren County Gobles 03 1449EST 0 0 15K 5K Hail (1.00) One inch diameter hail was reported in Gobles. Allegan County Allegan 03 1455EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Three quarters inch hail was reported between 36th and 106th streets, in Allegan. Muskegon County Muskegon to 03 1505EST 0 0 25K 10K Hail (1.75) Lakewood Club 1506EST One and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Muskegon township, and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Lakewood Club. Newaygo County Newaygo 03 1505EST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down at the intersection of M-82 and Evergreen, in Newaygo. Muskegon County Muskegon 03 1550EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Three quarters inch hail was reported in Muskegon. Ottawa County Zeeland 03 1700EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) Hail up to three quarters of an inch in diameter was reported four miles north of Zeeland, and hail briefly covered the ground there. Kalamazoo County Parchment 11 1345EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A 62 m.p.h. wind gust was recorded in Parchment, where several trees were blown down at the intersection of D Avenue and Riverview Drive. Barry County Hickory Corners 11 1420EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Two trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts just west of Hickory Corners. Kalamazoo County Portage 11 1420EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A 69 m.p.h. wind gust was recorded in Portage. Eaton County Potterville 16 1405EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1412EST Several trees and power lines were blown down in Potterville. Ingham County Dansville to 16 1430EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Aurelius 1448EST A tree was blown down and blocked a road in Dansville, and numerous telephone lines were blown down three miles north of Aurelius. Eaton County Charlotte 16 1445EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Charlotte. Calhoun County Albion 16 1500EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1510EST Three trees were blown down onto L Drive North in Albion. Jackson County Jackson 16 1505EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down in Jackson. Oceana County Crystal Vly to 21 0345EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) New Era A large tree was blown down across 126th street in Crystal Valley, and another tree was blown down onto an auto four miles north of New Era. Eaton County Grand Ledge 21 1814EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.88) Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported three miles southeast of Grand Ledge. Ingham County Lansing to 21 1815EST 0 0 15K 10K Hail (1.00) East Lansing 1820EST One inch diameter hail was reported in East Lansing and three quarters inch hail was observed in Lansing.

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MICHIGAN, West Ingham County East Lansing to 21 1905EST 0 0 100K 50K Hail (1.50) Webberville 1938EST Numerous reports of large hail were received from across Ingham county, including reports of one inch hail in East Lansing, two miles east of East Lansing, and six miles northeast of Mason. A report of one inch hail was also received from three miles east of Mason. One and one half inch diameter hail was reported in Dansville and three miles east of Mason. One inch hail was also reported in Webberville. Eaton County Charlotte 21 1955EST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (0.75) A report of three quarters inch diameter hail was received from five miles northwest of Charlotte. Ingham County Webberville 21 1955EST 4.5 880 0 2 500K 200K Tornado (F2) 2010EST A F2 tornado struck eastern Ingham county, causing two injuries. It also destroyed two homes. Van Buren County Keeler to 21 2000EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lawton 2015EST Several trees were blown down in Keeler and also in Lawton. Calhoun County Marshall 21 2030EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A report from Marshall indicated that several trees were blown down. Kalamazoo County Schoolcraft 21 2030EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Schoolcraft. A F2 tornado struck eastern Ingham county. The tornado touched down just east of the intersection of Columbia and Kendrick Roads at 7:55 p.m. EST. It moved east and intensified. The tornado began a turn to the northeast as it approached Haywood Road just north of Columbia. When it crossed Haywood Road the tornado was about a half a mile wide. It continued to intensify as it moved northeast and was at it's strongest as it crossed Risch Road just north of Howell Road. As the tornado crossed Dennis Road just east of House Road it turned sharply to the north. The tornado lifted at 9:10 p.m., just as it was moving into Livingston county.

The tornadoe's path length was 4.5 miles long and it was up to 1/2 mile wide. It was on the ground for 15 minutes and was rated as a lower F2 on the Fujita scale, which corresponds to winds of approximately 120 m.p.h. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Ingham county at 7:29 p.m. EST and that was upgraded to a tornado warning at 7:46 p.m. EST.

Two homes were destroyed. One house collapsed and trapped two individuals inside, who suffered minor injuries. At another location a house was damaged and a barn leveled. A pickup truck was blown off the road. Calhoun County Marshall to 25 2200EST 0 0 25K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Battle Creek 2208EST Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down numerous trees and power lines, some of which landed on roads, across the southern portion of Calhoun county from Ceresco to Homer. Jackson County Jackson 25 2230EST 0 0 20K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were blown down across Hanover township. Ottawa County Zeeland 26 0357EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees and power lines were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in Zeeland. Ottawa County Jamestown 26 0415EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous 5 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down across Jamestown. Allegan County Dorr 26 0426EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A report from Dorr indicated that several trees were blown down in that area. Barry County Hastings 26 0504EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A few trees were blown down in Hastings. Ionia County Ionia 26 0504EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down in Ionia. Van Buren County Paw Paw to 27 0118EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lawton 0133EST Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down four trees in Paw Paw and two trees three miles south of Lawton.

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MICHIGAN, West Kalamazoo County Vicksburg 27 0146EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A 60 m.p.h. wind gust was reported in Vicksburg. MINNESOTA, Central and South Central Todd County Bertha 10 1635CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Chippewa County Montevideo 18 2305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Scattered large limbs down brought down power lines. Blue Earth County Garden City to 21 0105CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Good Thunder Scattered trees down, including some on houses and power lines. Waseca County Janesville 21 0130CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Roof partially blown off home. Barn blown down. Numerous trees and large branches down. Martin County 3 NW East Chain to 24 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 4 SE East Chain 2035CST Martin County 3 NW East Chain to 24 2030CST 0 0 450K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 4 SE East Chain 2035CST Numerous trees down, including some on houses, sheds, vehicles and power lines. Combination of strong wind and large hail destroyed an estimated 9000 acres of corn and beans. Douglas County 7 N Brandon 25 1010CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) MINNESOTA, Northeast St. Louis County Britt 20 1737CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Aitkin County 5 W Hill City 20 1814CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees were blown down. St. Louis County 14 N Duluth 20 1814CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large branches were blown down. St. Louis County 15 N Duluth 20 1848CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Louis County Canyon 20 1927CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large branches were blown down. St. Louis County Munger 20 1935CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large branches were blown down in the Munger area and Caribou Lake. St. Louis County Duluth 20 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were blown down in the Piedmont Heights, Lincoln Park, and West Duluth neighborhoods. St. Louis County Duluth 20 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) The wind was measured by the aerial lift bridge at the Duluth harbor. Itasca County Marcell 25 2056CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Itasca County 12 NE Deer River 25 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree branches were blown down 2 miles north of Day Lake. Itasca County 3 E Marble 25 2145CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Itasca County Calumet 25 2149CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down.

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MINNESOTA, Northeast St. Louis County Chisholm 25 2212CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) The winds brought down trees and damaged homes on the northwest side of town to about Lake Street. The damage was mainly to windows, chimneys, and screen doors. Itasca County Taconite 25 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down. MINNESOTA, Northwest Kittson County 6.5 SSE Caribou 25 1657CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1702CST Roseau County 15.5 NW Greenbush 25 1657CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1702CST Roseau County Greenbush 25 1722CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Roseau County 6 NNW Badger 25 1725CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Roseau County Badger 25 1741CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Roseau County Badger 25 1743CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and power lines were blown down. Roseau County Wannaska 25 1802CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Roseau County 4.5 SSW Wannaska to 25 1805CST 1 50 0 0 20K Tornado (F1) 5.5 SSW Wannaska 1808CST A 40x72 foot storage barn was completely demolished, with debris spread downwind several hundred feet. Roseau County 4 N Greenbush 25 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Roseau County 1 S Wannaska 25 1812CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 18 inch diameter trees were uprooted and a house window was shattered by the wind driven hail. Roseau County 6 E Wannaska 25 1813CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 12 inch diameter trees were blown down, some pulling out the roots as well. Roseau County 8 WSW Pencer to 25 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 6 S Pencer A large swath of 18 inch diameter trees were blown down. Roseau County 5 E Skime 25 1820CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Beltrami County 19 NNW Fourtown 25 1823CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Roseau County Wannaska 25 1823CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Many vehicle and house windows were broken by the large hail. Power lines were downed in the Greenbush, Badger, and Wannaska areas. Roseau County Wannaska 25 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) A mobile home was shifted from its foundation and its skirt was ripped off. MINNESOTA, Southeast Mower County Austin 25 0610CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Fillmore County 7 SE Ostrander 25 0713CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Winds estimated at around 60 mph uprooted trees in Austin (Mower County) and damaged corn fields in rural areas near Ostrander (Fillmore County). Houston County 1 W Eitzen 25 1752CST 0 0 1.5K Hail (0.75) The public reported dime size hail near the Minnesota-Iowa border, making the ground completely white.

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MINNESOTA, Southeast Houston County 1 S Hokah 28 1735CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The public reported a few large trees were blown down. MINNESOTA, Southwest Nobles County Brewster 18 1812CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage. Several houses were damaged by falling trees and wind blown tree debris. A roof was blown off a home northwest of Brewster. Jackson County 9 SW Spafford 18 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cottonwood County 4 E Storden 18 1843CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nobles County Round Lake 18 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jackson County Lakefield 18 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including 2 to 4 inch diameter branches down. Cottonwood County Mountain Lake 18 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including 3 inch diameter branches blown down. The wind also blew shingles off a house. Jackson County 6 S Jackson 18 1953CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Murray County Slayton 24 1739CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Murray County 3 SE Slayton 24 1748CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a large tree down onto a building. MINNESOTA, West

NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, West Central

NONE REPORTED. MISSISSIPPI, Central Bolivar County Cleveland 02 1325CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous trees were blown down. Rankin County 4 N Brandon 02 1415CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were blown down in Glen Lakes subdivision with lots of limbs and tree debris in yards. One home was heavily damaged by a fallen tree. Leflore County Money 02 1425CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down as well as a powerline on Money road. Attala County Kosciusko 02 1600CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous powerlines were blown down. A street sign was blown down onto a car causing minor damage. Madison County 2 S Canton 02 1600CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were blown down on highway 16 W of Sharon road and on highway 43 just N of highway 17. MSZ045 Neshoba 02 1620CST 0 0 10K Strong Wind One tree was blown down onto a house. Winds were estimated at 40 mph. Neshoba County Philadelphia 03 0628CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Leake County 2 W Edinburg 03 1345CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large limbs were blown down with one powerline also down. A porch was torn off a house.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Choctaw County Ackerman 03 1400CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Oktibbeha County Starkville 03 1415CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Lauderdale County Meridian 03 1430CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down in the northern portion of the city. Scott County Forest 03 1440CST 0 0 1K Hail (1.00) Covington County Collins 03 1555CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Yazoo County Countywide 03 1615CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Madison County Madison 03 1620CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Jones County Moselle 03 1630CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Warren County Vicksburg 03 1630CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A few powerpoles were blown down as well as numerous large limbs blown onto powerlines. Seventeen thousand customers lost power. Hinds County Clinton 03 1650CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Hinds County Jackson 03 1702CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1710CST A tree and a powerline were blown down on the SW side of Jackson. In addition, several large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Rankin County Countywide 03 1750CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few large limbs were blown onto powerlines in southern Rankin county. Neshoba County 8 N Philadelphia 04 1645CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Neshoba County House 04 1730CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Lowndes County Columbus 04 1900CST 0 0 80K Flash Flood 2000CST Heavy rains caused portions of Lee Middle School to flood. Several inches of water covered the lowest floor of the school and damaged several rooms. In addition, several streets were flooded around town. Lowndes County New Hope 04 2030CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Oktibbeha County 7 SW Starkville 04 2235CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few large limbs were blown onto powerlines. Attala County Kosciusko 06 1330CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Neshoba County Countywide 06 1430CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) A few powerlines were blown down. Neshoba County 12 SW Philadelphia 06 1505CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Madison County Farmhaven 06 1550CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Newton County Decatur 06 1600CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees and powerlines were blown down. One home had two trees fall on it causing minor damage. Leake County 2 NW Lena 06 1605CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were blown down. One shed was destroyed. One home had a large limb blown into the roof. Skirting was blown out from two mobile homes. Scott County Forkville 06 1609CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Scott County Forest 06 1625CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Rankin County Leesburg 06 1633CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Scott County Homewood 06 1705CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Jasper County Stringer 06 1710CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous trees were blown down. Smith County Taylorsville 06 1717CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A couple of trees were blown down. Clarke County Enterprise 06 1740CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous trees were blown down. Clarke County Stonewall 06 1745CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous trees were blown down. Jones County Ellisville 06 1755CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A couple of trees were blown down. Smith County Raleigh 06 1850CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Smith County Raleigh 06 1850CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A few trees and powerlines were blown down. Scott County Countywide 06 1925CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Smith County Raleigh 06 1930CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Numerous trees were blown down along highway 35. Jefferson Davis County 5 NE Bassfield 06 2000CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous large pine trees were blown down. Lamar County Sumrall 06 2025CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) A few powerlines were blown down. Rankin County 3 N Pelahatchie 06 2120CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large limbs were blown across a road. Rankin County Brandon to 06 2145CST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G68) 3 S Brandon 2155CST An intense microburst occured over and around Brandon, MS on the evening of August 6th. This microburst downed numerous trees and powerlines as well as blowing down a billboard along Interstate 20. Twenty homes sustained minor damage. Warren County 9 S Vicksburg 06 2150CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75)

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Rankin County 2 E Brandon 06 2210CST 0 0 150K Flash Flood 07 0030CST Two to three inches of rain fell in 45 minutes and caused flash flooding around the city of Brandon. Four homes had water come into them. Hinds County Jackson 07 0000CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0130CST Heavy rain caused several streets to flood in Jackson. Clarke County Quitman 07 0010CST 0 0 60K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A mobile home was overturned and Numerous trees were blown down. Attala County Kosciusko 12 1145CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Attala County Kosciusko 12 1145CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Several trees were blown down. One home was damaged due to a tree falling on it. Yazoo County Yazoo City 12 1250CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Forrest County Countywide 16 1930CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2020CST Numerous county roads were flooded. Jones County Ovett 20 1440CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees and powerlines were blown down. Lamar County 2 N Oak Grove 20 1515CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Forrest County Hattiesburg 20 1535CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Forrest County Hattiesburg 20 1550CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1700CST Heavy rains caused a few streets to be covered with water. Two cars stalled due to the high water near Southern Mississippi University. Covington County 6 SW Collins 20 1640CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Forrest County 4 S Carnes 20 1640CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down across a road. Claiborne County Port Gibson 20 1645CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Claiborne County Port Gibson 20 1645CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down. Jefferson Davis County 6 NE Prentiss 20 1710CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Jefferson Davis County Countywide 20 1740CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county. Lawrence County New Hebron 20 1755CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Simpson County Bush 20 1800CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Copiah County Hazlehurst 20 1805CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88)

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Copiah County Hazlehurst 20 1805CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down. A few trees fell on houses. Carroll County Teoc 21 1410CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) A few powerlines were blown down. Adams County Natchez 21 1615CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees and large limbs were blown down on powerlines. Grenada County Grenada 27 1310CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) A few powerlines were blown down. Grenada County Grenada 27 1335CST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 1430CST Heavy rains caused a few roads to be flooded. Six inches of water covered a portion of Fairground road. Neshoba County Countywide 27 1345CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down across Highway 395 in the northern part of the county. Attala County Countywide 27 1400CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down on Highway 19 in SE Attala county. Attala County Ethel 27 1415CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees and powerlines were blown down. Attala County Ethel 27 1430CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1530CST Heavy rains caused the intersection of Business 12 and College street to be covered by a foot of water. An unofficial report of 5.5 inches of rain fell in one to two hours. Oktibbeha County 6 NE Starkville 27 1430CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Lowndes County 6 W Columbus 27 1450CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Warren County Beechwood 27 1522CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Warren County Vicksburg 27 1529CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Bolivar County Cleveland 27 1555CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Warren County Bovina 28 1540CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Warren County Vicksburg 28 1605CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down. Adams County Natchez 28 1725CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A portion of a iron gate was blown down at a cemetary. In addition, two large pecan trees were blown down. MISSISSIPPI, North Pontotoc County Pontotoc 02 1520CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 1525CST Tunica County Tunica 03 1045CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1050CST Some trees and power lines were blown down.

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MISSISSIPPI, North Tate County Countywide 03 1145CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1200CST A few trees were blown down across the county. Panola County Batesville 03 1240CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1245CST Panola County Batesville 03 1240CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1245CST Some tree were knocked down. Lee County Tupelo 03 1317CST 0 0 0.75K Hail (1.75) 1325CST Chickasaw County Houston 04 2220CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2225CST Chickasaw County Houston 04 2220CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2225CST Some trees and power lines were knocked down. Prentiss County Altitude 05 0115CST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 0215CST A few roads were flooded. Union County New Albany 06 0650CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0655CST A couple of trees were knocked down. Lee County Tupelo 06 0730CST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 0930CST Around 170 apartments, 85 houses and 55 businesses experienced flooding forcing the evacuation of some residents when over 4 inches of rain fell in 90 minutes. Several cars were also damaged. Union County New Albany 06 0745CST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 0915CST Several streets were flooded with three streets closed. Tate County Coldwater 06 1625CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1630CST A few trees were knocked down. Prentiss County New Site 06 1740CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1745CST Several trees were blown down. Coahoma County Clarksdale 20 1700CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1705CST Some trees were blown down. De Soto County South Haven 23 0000CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0005CST Some large trees limbs were blown down. De Soto County Eudora 23 0015CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0020CST A couple of large trees were knocked down. MISSISSIPPI, South Jackson County Pascagoula 02 0145CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning ignited a fire of a tank containing 350,000 barrels of crude oil at an oil refinery .

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MISSISSIPPI, South Hancock County 3 SE Bay St Louis to 12 1115CST 0.2 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) Bay St Louis 1127CST A waterspout developed just southeast of Bay St. Louis and moved onshore briefly as a weak tornado before dissipating. No significant damage was reported. Pearl River County 1 N Poplarville 20 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pearl River County Countywide 20 1700CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1730CST Trees were blown down in several areas of the county, resulting in power outages. Wilkinson County 10 S Wilkinson 21 1600CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees and large limbs were blown down. Jackson County Vancleave 30 1007CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was observed. MISSISSIPPI, Southeast Stone County Wiggins 01 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1602CST Wayne County Waynesboro 06 1820CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1822CST High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Waynesboro. Wayne County Waynesboro 27 1940CST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck a home and started a fire. The fire destroyed the home before the fire department could extinguish the blaze. No one was injured. MISSOURI, East St. Charles County St Charles 01 0245CST 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike started a fire that destroyed the roof of a building that houses several businesses. St. Louis County Creve Coeur 01 0330CST 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike started a fire that destroyed the roof of a building in the Charter Oaks Apartment complex. There were no injuries as the residents were all quickly evacuated. St. Louis County Frontenac 01 0500CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck the clock tower at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel which caused a smoky fire in the roof. Guests were quickly evacuated from the second floor with no one injured. Jefferson County De Soto 01 1435CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A local radio station reported trees down in De Soto. St. Francois County French Vlg 01 1440CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The Sheriff Department reported trees down in French Village. Jefferson County South Portion 01 1500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1930CST Heavy rain caused flash flooding across the southern half of Jefferson County. Joachim Creek in De Soto flooded causing several streets to be closed. Highway V south of De Soto was also closed due to high water. St. Francois County Bonne Terre 01 1519CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A storm spotter reported 1 inch hail and 45 mph wind gusts. St. Francois County 10 S Farmington 01 1626CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The Sheriff Department reported golfball size hail. Iron County Ironton 01 1657CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Sheriff Department reported 3/4 inch hail in Ironton.

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MISSOURI, East Madison County Fredericktown 01 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Madison County Fredericktown 01 1731CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts caused scattered tree and power line damage in Fredericktown. Reynolds County Lesterville 01 1745CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The Sheriff Department reported 1 inch hail. Reynolds County North Portion 01 2030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2145CST Heavy rain caused flash flooding across the northern half of Reynolds County. The Middle Fork of the Black River flooded Highway 21. A campground in the area had to be evacuated due to the high water. Iron County Ironton 02 0500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed some trees, power poles and large tree limbs in the Ironton area. Some area residents were without electricity for up to 7 hours. Crawford County 5 NE Bourbon 02 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm spotters reported nickel size hail in the St. Cloud area. St. Charles County Portage Des Sioux 02 1815CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Amateur radio spotters reported large tree limbs and power lines down in Portage Des Sioux. St. Charles County St Peters 02 1903CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) St. Charles County St Peters 02 1903CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) St. Charles County St Peters 02 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) St. Charles County St Peters 02 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to 2 inches in diameter and downed trees and power lines in St. Peters. Several neighborhoods were without power for several hours due to the damage. St. Louis County Maryland Hgts 02 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) St. Louis County Bridgeton 02 1933CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and power lines across parts of west and north St. Louis County. St. Louis (C) St Louis 02 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees and traffic lights across north St. Louis. Gasconade County Rosebud 06 0432CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A storm spotter reported 3/4 inch hail. Crawford County Leasburg 06 0446CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) The Sheriff Department reported nickel size hail. MOZ018>019- Knox - Lewis - Shelby - Marion - Monroe - Ralls - Pike - Boone - Audrain - Moniteau - Cole - Osage - Callaway - 026>027-034>036- Montgomery - Lincoln - Gasconade - Warren - St. Charles - Franklin - St. Louis - St. Louis (C) - Jefferson - 041>042-047>052- Crawford - Washington - St. Francois - Ste. Genevieve - Iron - Madison - Reynolds 059>065-072>075- 084>085-099 15 1200CST 2 54 Excessive Heat 21 2300CST A late summer heat wave hit in mid August, just as many area schools were starting the new school year. As a result, most schools reduced their schedule to a half day while a few closed completely. There were two deaths reported by the State Health Department that were heat related. One occurred in St. Louis County with the other in the City of St. Louis. High temperatures ranged from the mid 90's to around 100 degrees. Columbia had five straight days of 100 degrees or higher, hitting 105 degrees on August 21st. St. Louis had a high of 104 degrees which also occurred on the 21st. M50OU, M31PH Reynolds County Garwood 19 1445CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The public reported 1 inch hail.

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MISSOURI, East Boone County Columbia 19 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The Columbia/Boone County Emergency Operation Center reported a brief episode of golfball size hail on the southwest edge of Columbia. Cole County Jefferson City 20 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Brief thunderstorm wind gusts around 70 mph downed some trees and power lines in the west part of Jefferson City. One vehicle was damaged by a downed tree. About 300 customers lost electric service for up to four hours because of the damage. Iron County 5 N Ironton 21 1520CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The public reported hail up to golfball size north of Ironton. Crawford County 5 NW Cuba 21 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Crawford County 8 NW Cuba 21 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The Sheriff Department reported nickel size hail and some trees down northwest of Cuba. Gasconade County 5 S Bland 21 1655CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The Sheriff Department reported some small trees and large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. Boone County 3 S Sturgeon 21 1905CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail. Boone County (Cou)Columbia Rgnl A 21 1951CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) The KCOU ASOS reported a 70 knot (80 mph) wind gust. Trees were reported down around the area. Callaway County 4 W Fulton 21 2025CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail west of Fulton. MOZ018>019- Knox - Lewis - Shelby - Marion - Monroe - Ralls - Pike - Boone - Audrain - Moniteau - Cole - Osage - Callaway - 026>027-034>036- Montgomery - Lincoln - Gasconade - Warren - St. Charles - Franklin - St. Louis - St. Louis (C) - Jefferson - 041>042-047>052- Crawford - Washington - St. Francois - Ste. Genevieve - Iron - Madison - Reynolds 059>065-072>075- 084>085-099 24 1200CST 0 0 Excessive Heat 28 2300CST After a short break in the heat in which temperatures dropped into the middle 80's to around 90 degrees, the heat returned to the area. High temperatures were back in the middle 90s to around 100 with head indices ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Columbia had two straight days of a high of 101 degrees, on the 25th and 26th. St. Louis hit 101 degrees on the 26th. Many area schools again reduced their schedules to a half day or closed until the heat subsided. Lewis County 4 NW Canton 26 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped 2 large electric transmission lines in half northwest of Canton. Some patio furniture and a barbecue grill were also blown off the deck of a nearby home. Pike County Curryville 28 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The County Sheriff Department reported trees down in Curryville. Pike County 15 N Louisiana 28 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Calls from the public indicated numerous trees and power lines down north of Louisiana. Pike County 5 SE Frankford 28 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed the porch and caused some roof damage to a home on Route YY southeast of Frankford. Trees were also down which blocked Route YY. MISSOURI, Lower Dunklin County Holcomb to 03 1305CST 0 0 0.90K Hail (1.75) Gibson 1320CST Dunklin County Clarkton 03 1325CST 0 0 0.11K Hail (1.00) 1335CST

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MISSOURI, Lower Dunklin County Kennett 22 2110CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2115CST Some power lines were blown down. Pemiscot County Countywide 22 2120CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2135CST Scattered trees and power lines were knocked down. MISSOURI, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, Northwest Jackson County Independence 01 2152CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jackson County Independence 01 2200CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Jackson County Raytown 01 2208CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cass County Belton 01 2235CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cass County Peculiar 01 2250CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cass County Peculiar 01 2300CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cass County Archie 01 2335CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cass County Archie 01 2340CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Bates County Adrian 01 2355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Macon County Anabel 02 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Macon County Anabel 02 1450CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Randolph County Jacksonville 02 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cass County West Line 05 1718CST 0 0 Hail (3.00) Cass County Freeman 05 1725CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cass County Freeman 05 1727CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cass County 5 SSW Harrisonville 05 1743CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cass County 5 S Harrisonville 05 1747CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cass County Garden City 05 1815CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Henry County Urich 05 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) MOZ028>029-037 Platte - Clay - Jackson 17 1300CST 2 0 Excessive Heat 23 2100CST Excessive heat caused two Jackson county female residents, aged 85 and 88 to pass away. F85PH, F88PH Atchison County Phelps City 19 1535CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Andrew County Rochester 19 1955CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Chariton County 3 SE Salisbury 21 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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MISSOURI, Northwest Pettis County 2 N Sedalia 21 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Pettis County Sedalia 21 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Large trees down. Cass County Gunn City 21 2034CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pettis County Bahner 21 2035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Cooper County Boonville 21 2055CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cooper County Boonville 21 2105CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Johnson County Leeton 21 2105CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cass County Garden City 21 2112CST 1 2 150K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Two mobile homes destroyed with two injuries. One of these injured died as a result of their injuries on September 3, 2003. One house had major damage with one injury. Numerous trees down or damaged along with outbuildings. M50MH Cooper County 15 SW Boonville 21 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Henry County Calhoun 21 2200CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Double wide trailer damaged, large trees down and barn damaged. Also widespread power outages reported. Henry County 1 E Deepwater 21 2215CST 0 3 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Camper trailer blown over at campground. Three minor injuries reported. Bates County Rockville 21 2230CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Large trees and limbs down. Minor structural damage to homes. MOZ028>029-037 Platte - Clay - Jackson 24 1300CST 0 0 Excessive Heat 28 2000CST High temperatures and humidities made heat indices into the 105 degree range through this period. Putnam County 4 NW Unionville 25 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Randolph County 1 N Cairo 26 2235CST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Barn destroyed, along with several trailers at a trailer sales park. Jackson County Kansas City 27 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Jackson County Kansas City 27 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grundy County Trenton 28 1330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Grundy County Trenton 28 1331CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Grundy County 6 E Trenton 28 1350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sullivan County 5 S Osgood 28 1355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Sullivan County Milan 28 1420CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Jackson County Kansas City 31 0746CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1400CST Heavy rains caused flooding on area roads and creeks. MOZ037 Jackson 31 1100CST 0 0 Flood 1800CST Minor flooding on the Blue River near Bannister Road. Heavy rains caused the river to crest nearly 6 feet above flood stage.

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MISSOURI, Southeast Butler County 5 N Poplar Bluff 03 1340CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Butler County Poplar Bluff to 03 1417CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1 S Poplar Bluff 1432CST Butler County Poplar Bluff 03 1417CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Butler County 4 W Poplar Bluff 03 1439CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) A complex of severe thunderstorms moved slowly across the Poplar Bluff area, producing large hail and strong winds. Emergency management officials reported nickel to quarter size hail all over the city of Poplar Bluff, along with wind gusts estimated to 65 MPH. The state highway patrol reported golf ball size hail along Highway 67 at M Highway. Butler County Poplar Bluff 03 1449CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1645CST Wayne County Piedmont 03 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ripley County 7 N Doniphan 03 1749CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830CST Ripley County 7 N Doniphan 03 1749CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ripley County Fairdealing to 03 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 2 E Fairdealing 1756CST A complex of severe thunderstorms over the Poplar Bluff area regenerated slowly westward across Ripley County. The storms produced copious rainfall amounts and occasionally some large hail up to the size of quarters. Flash flooding was reported in Poplar Bluff, where Mclean Park was underwater. Extensive street flooding occurred, including some roads that don't normally flood. At the Poplar Bluff airport, an automated rain gage recorded 1.44 inches in an hour. In Ripley County, flooding of K Highway was reported about 7 miles north of Doniphan. Bollinger County Grassy 03 1536CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700CST Bollinger County Scopus 03 1542CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A very slow-moving severe thunderstorm over Bollinger County produced flash flooding and large hail. There was an unofficial report of 3.5 inches of rain falling in one hour along Highway 34 about 10 miles west of Marble Hill. Water was over Highway 34 near Grassy. Butler County 1 W Poplar Bluff to 04 1600CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 8 S Poplar Bluff 1615CST Butler County 1 W Poplar Bluff 04 1612CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm over the Poplar Bluff area produced nickel to quarter size hail from just west of the city limits to about 8 miles south of town. Several trees were blown down on PP Highway about a mile west of Poplar Bluff. Butler County 1 W Poplar Bluff 05 1352CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ripley County 7 N Doniphan 05 1600CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1650CST Water was over County Road 18 in northern Ripley County. Thunderstorms produced moderate to heavy rain over northern parts of the county. New Madrid County New Madrid 22 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2020CST A co-operative observer reported several trees down and winds of at least 60 MPH. Bollinger County Marble Hill 27 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and limbs were blown down, landing across streets and power lines.

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MISSOURI, Southeast Perry County Perryville 29 1400CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1600CST Torrential downpours caused street flooding. A vehicle that stalled in deep water was pushed out by police. Traffic was diverted from an intersection when storm drains could not handle the runoff. Bollinger County Zalma 30 0630CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1130CST Cape Girardeau County Delta 30 0630CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1130CST Scott County Chaffee 30 0630CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1130CST Stoddard County Bloomfield 30 0630CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1130CST In Stoddard County, minor flooding was reported on Highway 25 at J Highway near Bloomfield. In Cape Girardeau County, minor flooding was reported on Highway 25 near Delta. Thunderstorms dumped from 3 to 6 inches of rain over the area. At the Cape Girardeau airport, an automated observing system measured 3.05 inches during the morning hours, including about 1.5 inches in an hour. Reports from co-operative observers included 5.0 inches in Advance and 4.0 inches in Jackson. MISSOURI, Southwest Pulaski County Waynesville 01 1355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pulaski County Devils Elbow 01 1404CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Howell County Willow Spgs 01 1440CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Dade County 3 NE Greenfield 01 1448CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Dade County 5 N Dadeville 01 1455CST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A farm house sustained minor roof damage from thunderstorm winds. Polk County Bolivar 01 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Widespread tree damage across the western half of Polk County. Greene County 2 N Springfield 01 1532CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Polk County 1 N Morrisville 01 1535CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Polk County 1 N Pleasant Hope 01 1545CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Numerous large trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Greene County Ebenezer 01 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Greene County 5 N Springfield 01 1550CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County 2 E Olive 01 1552CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mcdonald County Longview 01 1557CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Greene County Springfield 01 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A house on the north side of Springfield sustained damage when a large tree was downed on it from thunderstorm wind gusts. Howell County Willow Spgs 01 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Thunderstorm wind gusts blew a roof off of a fire house in Willow Springs. Howell County 3 E Willow Spgs 01 1628CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Barry County 4 SW Monett 01 1654CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Wright County Hartville 01 1659CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Barry County 2 S Purdy 01 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pulaski County St Robert 01 1730CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several trees and power lines were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Pulaski County Waynesville 01 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Ozark County 1 S Noble 01 1813CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Phelps County Rolla 01 1831CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hickory County 3 S Preston 01 2320CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement officials observed large trees that were downed over farm road 220 from thunderstorm wind gusts. Dallas County Louisburg 02 0040CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Dallas County 3 S Tunas 02 0111CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Polk County Bolivar 02 0115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Three large trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Polk County 1 N Pleasant Hope 02 0130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few large tree limbs were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Greene County 1 N Sacville 02 0131CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G72) Greene County Walnut Grove 02 0131CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few large trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Laclede County 3 E Lebanon 02 0145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement officials observed several downed trees from thunderstorm wind gusts. Webster County 1 NW Marshfield 02 0158CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Webster County Marshfield 02 0200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Christian County Chadwick 02 0220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees near the community of Chadwick. Wright County Hartville 02 0220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A large tree was downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Douglas County Goodhope 02 0236CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Douglas County Smallett 02 0240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Emergency management officials observed several large trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. Texas County Licking 02 0247CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Dallas County Buffalo 02 0416CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0530CST Several small streams in and around the community of Buffalo were flooding over their banks. Street flooding was also observed. Greene County Springfield 02 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0600CST Heavy rains caused minor street flooding on the south side of Springfield.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Morgan County 2 N Stover 02 1832CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Morgan County Gravois Mills 02 1902CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Camden County Sunrise Beach 02 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morgan County 6 S Gravois Mills 02 1926CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dade County 2 E Arcola 02 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 03 2333CST Law enforcement officials observed several trees that were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Dade County 2 E Greenfield 03 0110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Barry County 2 SE Monett 04 1755CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large tree limbs were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts. Taney County 2 N Forsyth 04 1903CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Laclede County 2 N Russ 05 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees near the community of Russ. Texas County 5 SW Licking 05 1840CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Tree were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts near the community of Boiling Spring. Texas County Houston 05 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Laclede County 5 S Lebanon 05 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts and blocking traffic on highway HH. Benton County Warsaw 05 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Benton County 7 SE Warsaw 05 1934CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Benton County Fristoe 05 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Benton County 5 SE Edwards 05 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Emergency management officials observed several large trees that were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Camden County Climax Spgs 05 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Emergency management officials observed several trees that were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts near the community of Climax Springs. Webster County Niangua 05 2035CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wright County 3 NE Mansfield 05 2038CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wright County Hartville 05 2038CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Camden County Osage Beach 05 2108CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wright County Mansfield 05 2110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several tree limbs downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Camden County 6 SW Osage Beach 05 2120CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Douglas County 4 NW Ava 05 2123CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Douglas County 4 NW Ava 05 2124CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Douglas County Mt Zion 05 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Emergency management officials observed numerous trees downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Ozark County Gainesville 05 2148CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Trees were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts. Douglas County 4 S Ava 05 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Power lines were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Douglas County 4 S Ava 05 2223CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Ozark County Gainesville 05 2228CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Texas County 7 S Licking 18 1337CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Taney County Bradleyville 18 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ozark County 3 S Wasola 18 1456CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Phelps County 1 N St James 18 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several trees and power lines were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Hickory County 5 E Cross Timbers 18 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Howell County 2 N Lanton 18 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Lawrence County Pierce City 18 1554CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous trees and power lines were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Greene County 3 N Fair Grove 18 1620CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Clair County 2 NE Lowry City 18 1620CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Wright County 5 N Hartville 18 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mcdonald County 4 N South West City 18 1722CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shannon County 3 S Winona 19 1315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several trees were downed along highway 19 south of Winona. Pulaski County Dixon 19 1355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Maries County High Gate 19 1435CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morgan County Stover 19 1442CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Thunderstorm wind gusts caused minor roof damage to a home near the community of Stover. Camden County Camdenton 19 1508CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Camden County 7 SE Wet Glaize 19 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Laclede County 8 E Sleeper 19 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pulaski County 6 S Richland 19 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Phelps County 2 SE Rolla 19 1534CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Phelps County Newburg 19 1547CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Phelps County 7 W Edgar Spgs 19 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pulaski County Big Piney 19 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Texas County Bendavis 20 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Maries County Belle 21 1749CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several trees were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts near the city of Belle. Maries County Belle 21 1809CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Miller County 5 NW Iberia 21 1913CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees were downed onto highway 17 from thunderstorm wind gusts. Miller County Brumley 21 1943CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Benton County Cole Camp 21 2105CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement officials observed an ambulance base car port that was blown away from thunderstorm wind gusts. Benton County Warsaw 21 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement officials observed several large trees that were blown over from thunderstorm wind gusts. St. Clair County Lowry City 21 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Cedar County El Dorado Spgs 21 2259CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Vernon County Nevada 21 2305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Vernon County Milo 21 2310CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Law enforcement officials observed minor roof damage caused from thunderstorm wind gusts near the community of Milo. Jasper County Jasper 21 2335CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 22 2335CST Vernon County Sheldon 21 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Power lines were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Barton County 7 N Lamar 21 2345CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement observed several trees that were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Douglas County Ava 26 1510CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Douglas County Ava 26 1515CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement officials observed power lines that were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Douglas County Ava 26 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A car port was ripped off of a house near the city of Ava. Christian County 3 N Highlandville 26 1605CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wright County 3 W Mountain Grove 26 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Christian County Highlandville 26 1643CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement officials observed a few trees downed from thunderstorm wind gusts near the community of Highlandville. Webster County Seymour 26 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Webster County Northview 26 1724CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lawrence County Stotts City 26 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Texas County Licking 26 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Several trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Jasper County 1 N Carthage 26 1826CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) St. Clair County Collins 26 1827CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large trees were downed near the community of Collins. Jasper County La Russell 26 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. St. Clair County Appleton City 26 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement officials observed several downed trees from thunderstorm wind gusts. Lawrence County 5 SW Verona 27 1250CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement officials observed a few trees downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Wright County 4 E Hartville 27 1345CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Polk County 4 E Pleasant Hope 27 1400CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Moderate roof damage to a farm home along with several downed trees from thunderstorm wind gusts. Webster County 3 N Diggins 27 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Greene County Springfield 27 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement officials observed several small trees that were blown down onto a road from thunderstorm wind gusts. Greene County Springfield 27 1517CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Greene County Springfield 27 1520CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several large trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Greene County Springfield 27 1546CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700CST Pulse thunderstorms that developed over Springfield caused minor street flooding at the intersection of Division and West Bypass. Vernon County Metz 27 1640CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Vernon County Nevada 27 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts. Maries County Belle 28 1445CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A post office building sustained minor damage from thunderstorm wind gusts. Camden County 3 SE Montreal 28 1525CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large tree limbs were blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts. Greene County Ebenezer 28 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Howell County West Plains 30 0318CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400CST Heavy rains caused minor street flooding in the community of West Plains. Newton County Neosho 30 0505CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0700CST Several roads were closed within the community of Neosho from flash flooding. Taney County Branson 30 1415CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Pulse thunderstorms caused minor street flooding.

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MONTANA, Central Gallatin County Belgrade 05 1944MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A severe thunderstorm produced a 62 mph wind gust in Belgrade. Lewis And Clark County Lincoln 06 1615MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail in Lincoln. Fergus County 3 SE Danvers 08 1637MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) A severe thunderstorm produced 0.88 inch hail at Danvers 3SE. Cascade County 3 SW Great Falls 08 1927MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail at Great Falls 3SW. Cascade County 3 SW Great Falls 08 1927MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G72) A severe thunderstorm produced an 83 mph wind gust at Great Falls 3SW. Cascade County Manchester 08 1930MST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust that blew off half of a garage roof. Cascade County 6 S Great Falls 08 1935MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G66) A severe thunderstorm produced a 76 mph wind gust at Great Falls 6S. Cascade County 4 S Great Falls to 08 1945MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 10 E Great Falls 2000MST A severe thunderstorm moved across the southern sections Great Falls between 1945 and 2000 MST. Hail up to 0.75 inches and wind gusts to 58 mph occurred as the storm moved through. A funnel cloud was reported over the southern sections of Great Falls between 1950 and 2000 MST. Damage was minor, with several power lines were knocked down, and some minor street flooding. MTZ047 Blaine 08 2059MST 0 0 High Wind (G63) A wind gust of 73 mph occurred at Chinook 11S. Liberty County Chester 08 2120MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A severe thunderstorm produced 1.00 inch hail in Chester. Cascade County 3 SW Great Falls 08 2226MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G59) A severe thunderstorm produced a 68 mph wind gust at Great Falls 3SW. Cascade County Great Falls 08 2240MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm produced a 60 mph wind gust in Great Falls. Chouteau County 11 N Carter 12 1915MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A severe thunderstorm produced 1.00 inch hail at Carter 11N. Lewis And Clark County Craig 13 1630MST 0 5 Lightning A youth group of kids and a few adults were rafting down the Missouri River during the late afternoon hours on the 13th. A fast moving thunderstorm approached and a lightning bolt struck the raft. Most of the people in the raft fell into the water. Four children suffered minor burns. One adult was struck directly by the lightning bolt and needed CPR to be resuscitated. Serious bruising and trauma also resulted. MTZ047 Blaine 14 1826MST 0 0 High Wind (G62) A wind gust of 71 mph occurred at Chinook 11S. Gallatin County 10 N West Yellowstone to20 1800MST 0 0 Wildfire 11 N West Yellowstone 31 2359MST A lightning caused wildfire started north of West Yellowstone on the 20th of August. This wildfire was named the Rathbone Fire. 2000 acres burned by the end of August. No structural losses or injuries were reported. Traffic was limited to the day time hours only on Highway 191 near the fire due to the thick smoke. MTZ047 Blaine 21 0306MST 0 0 High Wind (G54) A wind gust of 62 mph occurred at Chinook 11S.

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MONTANA, Central Lewis And Clark County Helena 22 1611MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm produced a 58 mph wind gust in Helena. Lewis And Clark County Helena 22 1621MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail in Helena. MONTANA, East Wibaux County Wibaux 04 2230MST 0 0 Wildfire 05 0500MST A lightning strike to an old cottonwood tree started a fire that burned approximately 60 acres of pasture and an old land fill. Phillips County 4 W Landusky 06 1700MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Phillips County 8 E Zortman 06 1739MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Phillips County 50 S Malta 06 1850MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garfield County 22 NW Brusett 06 1930MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Valley County 46 SW Glasgow 06 1937MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Garfield County (Jdn)Jordan 06 2102MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G67) Valley County Glasgow 06 2131MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Garfield County 13 E Jordan 06 2139MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Garfield County 8 E Jordan 06 2300MST 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) Garfield County Fire Marshall reported a tornado 8 miles east of Jordan on Haxby Road. Dawson County 2 NW Glendive 06 2315MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dawson County Bloomfield 07 0000MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Garfield County 18 N Jordan 07 0000MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garfield County 18 N Jordan 07 0000MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 3 inches of rain fell in a thunderstorm at Hell Creek Recreation Area. Richland County Savage 07 0030MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Valley County Glasgow 07 0230MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Petroleum County 7 N Winnett 07 1750MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dawson County Glendive 08 0400MST 0 0 11K Lightning 0430MST Lightning caused approximately 10K in damage to the phone system at City Hall. There was also approximately 1K in damage to the ceiling in the fire hall as a result of a lightning strike. Valley County 4 N Nashua 09 0512MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Phillips County Saco 09 0947MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Valley County 2 S Glasgow 09 1025MST 0 1 Hail (2.00) A hailstone hit a women on the hand and injured her finger. Valley County 5 WNW Nashua 09 1045MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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MONTANA, East Sheridan County 7 E Plentywood 09 1330MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sheridan County 16 NE Plentywood 09 1345MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sheridan County Coalridge 09 1410MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Garfield County Countywide 11 0001MST 0 0 Wildfire 15 2359MST There were several small wildfires started by lightning throughout the county. The fires burned approximately 600 acres. MTZ016>027- Central And Se Phillips - Central And Southern Valley - Daniels - Sheridan - Western Roosevelt - Petroleum - 059>062 Garfield - Mccone - Richland - Dawson - Prairie - Wibaux - Northern Phillips - Little Rocky Mountains - Northern Valley - Eastern Roosevelt 11 0600MST 0 0 Excessive Heat 16 2000MST The high temperature reached 100 degrees or higher for 6 consecutive days at Glasgow International Airport from August 11th-16th. This breaks the previous record of 5 consecutive days with highs of 100 degrees or higher set back in 1933. In addition, several record high minimum temperatures were recorded on the 12th through the 17th. The excessive heat was widespread across Northeast Montana with many cooperative observers reporting 6 consecutive days with high temperatures of 100 or higher. The highest temperature recorded during the record breaking heatwave was 106 which was recorded on the 16th at Downtown Glasgow and 4 miles southwest of Hinsdale, as well as Glendive on the 13th. Prairie County Countywide 18 0001MST 0 0 Wildfire 19 2359MST There were several small wildfires in Prarie County. Approximately 1000 acres burned. Roosevelt County 15 N Wolf Pt 23 0001MST 0 0 Wildfire 24 2359MST A wildfire believed to have been started by a combine striking a rock during dry conditions burned approximately 7000 acres. Dawson County 10 NW Glendive 27 2100MST 0 0 Wildfire 30 2359MST A wildfire that began from an unknown cause burned approximately 3000 acres. MONTANA, South Golden Valley County 18 NNW Ryegate 08 1550MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Golden Valley County 20 N Lavina 08 1632MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fallon County Baker 08 1725MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fallon County Baker 08 1740MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fallon County Baker 08 1757MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail covered ground. Fallon County 10 E Baker 08 1820MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Park County Clyde Park 11 1415MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) MONTANA, West Flathead County Countywide 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 30 0000MST Mineral County 20 SE Superior to 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 10 SE Superior 30 0000MST Missoula County Countywide 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 30 0000MST Ravalli County Countywide 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 30 0000MST

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MONTANA, West Sanders County 10 SE Thompson Falls 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 30 0000MST The combination of hot and dry conditions along with dry lightning and wind events, led to widespread wildfires in western Montana. 750,000 acres burned in western Montana forests in August with 46 structures lost. The Wedge Fire in northern Flathead County, burned 35 homes, while the Black Mountain 2 fire west of Missoula, burned 5 homes. Mineral County 15 S Deborgia 05 1632MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Powell County 1 S Deer Lodge 05 1632MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Missoula County Frenchtown 05 1713MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Missoula County Missoula 05 1715MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Missoula County Seeley Lake 05 1718MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1732MST Powell County Ovando 05 1730MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1800MST Lake County Arlee 05 1750MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Scattered strong thunderstorms moved through west central Montana during the late afternoon and early evening hours, causing widespread damage from severe winds. In Missoula County, wind gusts to 58 mph blew down large tree branches onto power lines in Missoula and near Frenchtown. In the Seeley Lake area, over two dozen trees 12 inches in diameter, were blown down onto power lines, that also started fires. Wind gusts 60 to 64 mph were reported in Lake and Powell Counties, with thunderstorm winds blowing apart a shed and damaging a tin roof in the Ovando area. Tree damage and fire starts were reported up the Jocko River drainage. In Mineral County, 3/8 inch hail and wind gusts to 64 mph were reported near Deborgia. Powell County 5 S Ovando to 06 1455MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Helmville Ravalli County 3 NE Sula 06 1512MST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1530MST Severe thunderstorms moved through Ravalli and Powell Counties during the late afternoon hours. Three quarter to one inch hail was reported near Sula, and one inch hail was reported near Ovando and Helmville. Ravalli County 1 S Florence to 08 2250MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1 N Florence 2255MST Missoula County 12 S (Mso)Missoula Intl A08 2310MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) A severe thunderstorm moved up the northern Bitterroot Valley during the late evening hours, producing 1.25 to 1.75 inch diameter hail. Hail accumulated up to one foot deep near the town of Florence. Powell County 4 W Deer Lodge 13 1830MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Missoula County 5 SW Missoula 16 1614MST 0 0 250K Wildfire 1800MST Missoula County Nine Mile 16 1900MST 0 3 Dust Devil Cool front passed through western Montana during the afternoon and evening hours with gusty west winds behind the front. A dust devil formed over the Nine Mile fire camp with wind speeds estimated at 40 to 50 mph, which blew over a supply tent. Three men in the camp sustained minor injuries. Northwest sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts to 36 mph over the Missoula area, fueled the Black Mountain Fire west of Missoula. The fire spread over 4000 acres during the evening hours forcing evacuations of more than 130 homes. Two homes were completely burned and lost on Cedar Creek Road. Mineral County 2 SW Alberton 19 1830MST 0 0 Wildfire 1900MST Missoula County Missoula 19 1830MST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G44) Sanders County 2 E Dixon 19 1830MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) 1900MST

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MONTANA, West Missoula County 3 S Clinton 19 1900MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) A line of thunderstorms moved across west central Montana during the evening hours, producing widespread outflow winds of 45 to 50 mph, with localized damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph. In Missoula County, thunderstorm winds blew down trees onto power lines and onto two vehicles causing power outages and damage to the vehicles. Near the confluence of Rock Creek and the Clark Fork River, thunderstorm winds of 71 mph caused roof damage and blew down trees. South of Seeley Lake, at the Boles Fire Camp, winds blew down tents. Near Dixon in Sanders County, thunderstorm winds of 59 mph caused roof damage to a trailer home. Power outages were reported in Ravalli County near Hamilton with trees blown down. In Mineral County, 50 mph winds caused the Fish Creek Fire to spread an additional 7000 acres, causing evacuation of homes in the Petty Creek area. Ravalli County 4 E Sula 23 2045MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100MST Strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding near the East Fork Bitterroot River at mile marker 4. Mudslides blocked the East Fork road. NEBRASKA, Central Garden County 11 SW Oshkosh 01 1822MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Deuel County 12 NE Chappell 01 1855MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Four inch diameter tree limbs down. Deuel County 11 NNW Big Spgs 01 1857MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Keith County 13 NNW Brule 01 1910MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cherry County Sparks 04 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Keya Paha County 18 W Springview 04 1930CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Brown County 12 N Ainsworth 04 2015CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rock County 8 N Bassett 04 2100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Keya Paha County 5 NNE Springview to 04 2200CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.75) 7 NNE Springview Hail poked holes in vinyl siding on homes. Grant County 6 SSE Whitman 09 1600MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Perkins County 13 N Grant 09 1919MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Custer County Broken Bow 09 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines down. Custer County 4 NNE Comstock 09 1930CST 0 1 350K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) One middle aged male was injured when hit in the head by flying debris and was taken to the hospital for stitches. Outflow winds from a dissipating thunderstorm ripped though an outdoor music concert event. The winds blew over the lights and ceiling over the stage which then fell back onto sound equipment and two power poles behind the stage snapped off. Tents, lawn chairs, and porta-potties were also blown over. Frontier County Eustis 09 2040CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree branches were blown down. One branch fell on the roof of a home and damaged it. Cherry County 16 SSE Valentine 19 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Custer County 6 NNW Anselmo 19 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rock County 4 N Bassett 19 2010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) NEBRASKA, East Thurston County Macy 10 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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NEBRASKA, East Douglas County 2 NE Millard to 10 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Ralston 1840CST Hail up to golfball size was reported near the junction of Interstates 80 and 680, with 1 inch hail observed near Ralston. Sarpy County La Vista 10 1839CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1846CST Hail up to golfball size fell in the La Vista area. Sarpy County Papillion 10 1852CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nemaha County 2 E Julian 10 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph broke tree limbs near Julian. Cass County 3 SSE Elmwood 10 2130CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Saline County Wilber to 18 1505CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2 NW Wilber 1515CST Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph downed numerous trees and large tree branches from Wilber to 2 miles northwest through 1 mile northeast of town. The Wilber Czech Cemetery had 25 trees that were either blown over or suffered significant limb damage. Sporadic power outages were also reported near town. Some minor street flooding also was reported as nearly 2 inches of rain accompanied the strong winds. Saline County Friend 18 1517CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph blew a 60 foot by 80 foot roof off of a business in town. Saline County Wilber 18 1527CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Emergency management in Wilber measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph on home weather equipment. This was from a second round of thunderstorms that hit town within around a 15 minute period. Lancaster County Lincoln 18 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds estimated at around 60 mph downed a few trees and power lines in town. Platte County 3 NNW Columbus 18 1600CST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1610CST A possible thunderstorm microburst hit around a 1 mile area northwest of Columbus. The winds, estimated at over 70 mph, took a tin roof off of local power company cement block building. Four garage doors on that building were also destroyed or heavily damaged. Another nearby business sustained serious damage and a farmstead, also close by, had several large trees toppled by the winds one of which damaged a grain bin. Lancaster County 1 NE Waverly 18 1613CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A trained weather spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph just northeast of Waverly. Butler County 2 N Bellwood 18 1627CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Emergency management estimated wind gusts from thunderstorms at around 60 mph north of Bellwood. Cuming County West Pt to 18 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Bancroft Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines from around West Point to Bancroft. Dodge County Scribner 18 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wind damage was reported from thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph in Scribner. Burt County 6 NE Oakland 18 1710CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a lot of 4 to 5 inch tree limbs plus picked up and destroyed a picnic table in the area. Burt County 3 N Tekamah 18 1713CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at around 60 mph by law enforcement officials. Burt County 5 W Decatur 18 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree which briefly blocked Highway 51 west of Decatur.

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NEBRASKA, East Butler County 4 N David City 18 2200CST 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike started a fire that destroyed a 100 year-old barn north of David City. Lancaster County 2 SW Lincoln 19 0015CST 0 0 90K Lightning Lightning caused around 90,000 dollars in smoke, fire and electrical damage to 3 businesses southwest of Lincoln. Gage County Barneston 19 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph by a cooperative observer removed the roof from a porch and part of a shed. Large tree limbs were also downed and a window of a farm building was blown out. The winds were accompanied by 3/4 inch hail. Nemaha County Auburn 19 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed a few trees in Auburn. Nemaha County Johnson 19 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph by emergency management downed trees in town. Gage County 2 ESE Virginia 19 1510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph blew a wood shed and grain bin a quarter of a mile. Several other out buildings were flattened or heavily destroyed by the winds, and some crops were flattened according to reports by emergency management. Nemaha County Auburn 19 1520CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nemaha County Brownville 19 1520CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph in Brownville by a trained storm spotter. Nemaha County Auburn 19 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A second thunderstorm to hit Auburn within an hour downed trees and power lines "everywhere" in the southwest part of town according to a law enforcement official. The winds were estimated at well over 60 mph. Gage County Wymore 19 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph by emergency management in Wymore. The strong winds caused tree damage in town and toppled a crane working on new bridge construction. The crane fell through a power line creating a power outage for customers in Norris. Richardson County Falls City to 26 1358CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Falls City Arpt 1407CST A severe thunderstorm produced a measured wind gust of 66 mph at the Falls City Airport, and the Richardson County Emergency Manager recorded an unofficial wind gust of 80 mph with their monitoring equipment. The storm produced extensive tree damage throughout Falls City, and tore the roof off a local hardware store. Pawnee County 1 N Du Bois 26 1415CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated by the public at 60 mph caused tree damage near Du Bois. Richardson County 2 S Humboldt 26 1425CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph by a trained spotter blew the window out of a house and caused some tree damage near Humboldt. Jefferson County Steele City 26 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast Dakota County 6 SE Homer 18 1710CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees down. One tree fell on and damaged a house. NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest Red Willow County Mc Cook 04 1535MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Red Willow County Mc Cook 04 1541MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Red Willow County 5 NW Mc Cook 04 1545MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hitchcock County 8 N Trenton 08 0000MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest Dundy County Parks 18 1815MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Four-inch tree limbs down. NEBRASKA, South Central Dawson County Gothenburg 09 2020CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dawson County Lexington 09 2036CST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2040CST Dawson County Cozad 09 2100CST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorms rolled across Dawson county producing strong winds which caused minor damage. Sharp lightning with the thunderstorms tripped electrical systems and caused outages throughout the county. Webster County Red Cloud 18 1340CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Clay County 5 E Edgar 18 1440CST 0 0 25K 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Clay County 3 N Edgar 18 1500CST 0 0 25K 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Fillmore County Exeter 18 1515CST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Afternoon thunderstorms produced high winds across a small part of south central Nebraska. The strongest winds caused havoc across eastern Clay and far western Fillmore counties. A popcorn field was blown down near Edgar resulting in substantial crop loss. There were other reports of tree damage in the area. Franklin County Upland 19 2155CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) NEBRASKA, West Kimball County 2 N Kimball 01 1620MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1627MST Kimball County 10 N Dix 01 1648MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1653MST Hail fell along the Banner/Kimball county line. Cheyenne County 5 NE Potter to 01 1708MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 12 NE Potter 1715MST Penny to nickle size hail reported. Cheyenne County 5 N Sidney 01 1741MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1748MST Kimball County Bushnell 05 1655MST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) 1659MST Substantial amount of mainly small hail fell northwest of Bushnell, NE, with some damage reported in field of millet and field of sunflowers. Hail reported to have drifted 2-3 feet deep in a few places. Kimball County 11 SE Kimball 05 1745MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1750MST Kimball County 1 E Kimball to 06 1956MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2 E Kimball 2003MST NEVADA, North Elko County 9 W Elko to 02 1400PST 0 0 Flash Flood 3 N Elko 1445PST Flash flooding across Interstate 80 nine miles west of Elko caused a motorist to lose control of her vehicle which then went into the flooded median and was almost totally submerged. Water and mud were reported across Mountain City Highway by an off duty NWS employee three miles north of Elko. A section of north 5th street two miles north of Elko was washed out when a culvert overflowed.

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NEVADA, North Eureka County 14 SE Palisade 02 1430PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500PST A weather spotter reported water flowing over a side road along state highway 278 near Hay Ranch. Elko County Mountain City 02 1600PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800PST Heavy rains washed mud onto 4 sections of the Bruneau River Road near Mountain City blocking the road. Elko County 25 S Jackpot 02 1630PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1730PST Mud from heavy rains blocked the O'Neil Basin Road. Elko County 5 SE Lamoille 02 2245PST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330PST The Elko County sheriff reported a mudslide across the road in Lamoille Canyon blocked half of the roadway. Elko County 15 NE Wildhorse 03 1400PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1445PST Flash floods washed out a section of forest road 037. Elko County 20 S Owyhee 04 1700PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) White Pine County 5 NE Baker to 16 1600PST 0 0 Flash Flood 45 SE Ely 1700PST Flash floods closed highway 50 for over two hours five miles northeast of Baker. Mudslides caused closure of highway 50 near Sacramento Summit 18 miles northwest of Baker. Flash flooding on highway 93 twenty miles south of Majors Place caused a vehicle accident. Elko County 8 W Elko 21 1107PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1145PST Flash floods washed mud and debris onto Interstate 80 closing the highway for about 3 hours. Eureka County 15 SE Palisade 21 1308PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1345PST The Eureka county sheriff reported state highway 278 at mile marker 63 under water and sides of road washed out along highway. Humboldt County Golconda 22 1400PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1402PST Humboldt County 6 SW Paradise Vly 22 1607PST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Humboldt County 3 SE Paradise Vly 29 1240PST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1242PST Tornado touched down in a hay field on the Stewart 96 ranch and overturned a few hay bales. NEVADA, South Lincoln County Caliente 15 1815PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1955PST An intense thunderstorm produced flash flooding in and around the town of Caliente. Several roads in town were impassable from mud and debris. Clark County Las Vegas 19 1542PST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G45) 1610PST Winds gusting to 50 mph blew down several trees in northwest Las Vegas. Visibility was reduced to below a quarter mile due to the blowing dust and debris. Clark County Las Vegas 19 1615PST 0 0 2M Flash Flood 2100PST A thunderstorm produced intense rainfall over the northwest portion of the Las Vegas valley with several automated and personal rain gauges recorded between 3 and 5 inches of rain in less than an hour. Many roads became completely impassable with nearly 60 swift water rescues being preformed. Several homes and businesses were severely damaged from flooding including the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Highway 95 was closed between Rainbow and Jones for several hours after becoming completely submerged.

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NEVADA, West Washoe County Steamboat 01 1620PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1635PST One third of an inch of rain fell in 15 minutes from a thunderstorm. Washoe County Washoe City 01 1625PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1645PST One half inch of rain fell in 20 minutes from a thunderstorm. Washoe County Reno 01 1715PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1740PST One half inch of rain fell in 25 minutes from a thunderstorm. Washoe County Incline Vlg 02 0759PST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) 0800PST A very brief waterspout was reported by the U.S. Coast Guard at Lake Tahoe. The waterspout occurred about 1 mile west of Sand Harbor State Park, or about 5 miles southwest of Incline Village. No injuries or damage occurred. Washoe County South Central Portion 02 1130PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1145PST Nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in the Spanish Springs area in 15 minutes. Minor flash flooding was reported in the area including mud and water across roadways and drainage ditches running full. Washoe County Verdi 02 1130PST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1132PST A very weak tornado was reported about 2 miles north of Verdi, NV on a ridge between Peavine Mountain and the Verdi Range. No damage or injuries were reported in this remote location. Washoe County Central Portion 02 1202PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1212PST Nearly a third of an inch of rain fell in 10 minutes from a thunderstorm in Palomino Valley. Washoe County Southeast Portion 04 1600PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1610PST The Nevada Highway Patrol reported that a mud and debris flow due to very heavy thunderstorm rain closed Interstate 80 for a time near Derby Dam (between mile markers 33 and 35). Washoe County Central Portion 04 1645PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1700PST One inch of rain fell in 15 minutes in Palomino Valley. Washoe County Vya 04 1750PST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G59) 1755PST Measured by an automated weather station 34 miles northeast of Cedarville, CA. Pershing County Lovelock Arpt 22 1245PST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) 1249PST NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central Belknap County Gilford 05 1830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1930EST An isolated thunderstorm produced a radar-estimated 3 to 4 inches of rain and caused roads and streets to flood in the town of Gilford. Merrimack County Pittsfield 06 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Grafton County Alexandria 06 1535EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Grafton County Holderness 06 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Severe thunderstorms moving through Merrimack and Grafton Counties knocked over trees in Pittsfield, Alexandria, and Holderness. NHZ003-005 Northern Grafton - Southern Grafton 10 0415EST 0 0 Flood 1730EST Thunderstorms produced 2 to 4 inches of rain and caused the Pemigewasset River at both Woodstock and Plymouth to flood. The river

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NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central crested at 10.3 ft at Woodstock at 7 am, 1.3 ft above the 9 ft flood stage. At Plymouth, the river crested at 13.4 ft at 4 pm, 0.4 ft above the 13 ft flood stage. Merrimack County Contoocook to 12 0130EST 0 0 Flash Flood Chichester 0300EST Thunderstorms produced 2 to 4 inches of rain in an hour and caused roads and streets to flood. Emergency Management Agency officials reported 3 ft of water over Route 4 in Chichester during the event. Carroll County Ossipee 13 1234EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Carroll County East Wakefield 13 1246EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm moving through Carroll County knocked over trees in Ossipee and East Wakefield. Belknap County Belmont 13 1300EST 0 4 Lightning Lightning struck a utility pole in the parking lot of a greyhound race track in Belmont. The lightning followed power and phone lines into the building and shocked four employees that were working with telephones and computers, or touching the metal door of the kennels. In addition, some patrons of the race track that were in contact with metal also got a small jolt from the nearby lightning strike. Also, falling debris from the pole damaged two cars in the parking lot. Grafton County Warren 16 1310EST 0 1 Lightning Lightning struck and injured a woman who was standing outside her trailer at a campground in Warren. She was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern Cheshire County Walpole 06 1515EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cheshire County Westmoreland 06 1550EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Cheshire County Westmoreland 06 1554EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cheshire County Chesterfield to 06 1725EST 0 0 3M Flash Flood Westmoreland 2100EST Slow moving severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding to Cheshire County. Westmoreland was the hardest hit area, where most of the town's roads were blocked off because of flooding, downed trees, and power lines. A spotter measured 4.50 inches of rain in under three hours along with dime sized hail. One portion of Route 12 was washed out, part of Route 63 was closed due to flooding, and Mill Brook rose out of its banks and flooded a the first floor of a nearby house. Some people were evacuated from their homes. Dime sized hail was also reported in Walpole.

Route 12 was closed for several days following the torrential rainfall. Damage from the storm was estimated at 3 million dollars, mainly due to the flash flooding. Cheshire County Chesterfield to 10 1500EST 0 1 500K Flash Flood Gilsum 1630EST For the second time in five days, roads in Westmoreland and surrounding towns were devastated by flash flooding after a series of torrential downpours. Up to five inches of rain fell in a three hour period, forcing the evacuation of several homes and undermining roadways already in the midst of repairs from the flooding that occurred on August 6th. A 14-year old boy was found clinging to branches in Mill Brook after he was sucked under Route 63, but only suffered from minor injuries. The boy was out looking at storm damage when he came too close to a whirlpool near the road. Hillsborough County Pelham 13 1430EST 0 9 Lightning Five campers and four staff members taking shelter in a building at a summer day camp in Pelham were taken to areas hospitals with minor injuries when lightning struck near them at Veterans Memorial Park. Cheshire County Jaffrey 16 1705EST 0 12 Lightning Twelve people were injured when lightning struck Jaffrey's annual Festival of Fireworks at Silver Ranch Airport. Lightning also set off some of the fireworks, but the fireworks did not cause any of the injuries. NEW JERSEY, Northeast Bergen County Mahwah 04 1420EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1435EST

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NEW JERSEY, Northeast Passaic County Wayne to 04 1430EST 0 0 Flash Flood Clifton 1445EST Hudson County Jersey City 04 1530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545EST Union County Elizabeth 04 1530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545EST As a cold front moved slowly east and displaced warm, moist, and unstable air; lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred.

Torrential rain resulted in widespread flash flooding of streets, low lying and poor drainage areas, mainly in 2 lines: one extending from Western Essex County northeast across Northeast Bergen County and another line extending from the Eastern Union County northeast across Hudson County. The highest rainfall rates were between 2 and 4 inches per hour. A spotter in Fair Lawn (Bergen County) measured 1.69 inches of rain between 3 and 3:30 pm, indicating a rainfall rate above 3 inches per hour. Although the Storm Total Rainfall measured at Newark Airport was 2.48 inches, radar estimated total amounts from 3 to 4 inches from Western Essex County northeast across Central Bergen County.

Spotters reported significant widespread street flooding in Southern Passaic County, mainly from Wayne east across Paterson and south to Clifton. In Wayne, road flooding occurred along parts of Interstate 80 (I-80). In Paterson, flooding was reported along parts of I-80 and Routes 20 and 4. In Clifton, flooding was reported along Route 46. In Hudson County, significant street flooding required rescues in Jersey City. Union County Plainfield to 05 1340EST 0 0 Flash Flood Scotch Plains 1355EST Hudson County Harrison to 05 1605EST 0 0 Flash Flood Kearny 1620EST Bergen County Lyndhurst to 05 1620EST 0 0 Flash Flood Teaneck 1635EST As a cold front moved slowly east and displaced warm, moist, and unstable air; lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred.

Torrential rain resulted in widespread flash flooding of streets, low lying and poor drainage areas, mainly along a line extending northeast across Southwest Union County into South Central Bergen County. The highest estimated rainfall rates were between 2 and 3 inches per hour or 3 to 4 inches in 3 hours across Southwest Union County. The Storm Total Rainfall amount measured at Mountainside was 2.93 inches and 2.03 inches at Canoe Brook in Union County.

In Union County, the Plainfield Police reported many streets flooded: Rock Ave. by West Front and South Second Streets, Watchung Ave. and East Third Street, George and Johnson Avenues, Randolph Road, and Cedarbrook Park. The County Emergency Manager reported a section of Route 22 flooded in Scotch Plains.

In Hudson County, spotters reported F. R. Blvd. southbound flooded in South Harrison and Fish House Road flooded in Kearny.

In Bergen County, Police reported parts of Routes 17 and 3 flooded in Lyndhurst and part of Route 4 flooded in Teaneck. A spotter in this area reported the local fire department rescuing people trapped in their cars. Bergen County North Arlington 06 1625EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) As a severe thunderstorm moved north, it produced high winds that downed large tree limbs in North Arlington. Passaic County Pompton Lakes 09 1830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1845EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. Radar estimated maximum rainfall rates of at least 1.5 inches per hour. The Pompton Lakes Police Department reported several streets closed due to flash flooding. Some streets included parts of: Olive Street, Dawres Highway, Lincoln Avenue, and Ramapo Avenue. Union County Cranford 10 1305EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1320EST Bergen County Rutherford to 10 1345EST 0 0 Flash Flood Lodi 1400EST Union County Cranford 10 1345EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1400EST

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NEW JERSEY, Northeast Essex County Newark 10 1417EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1432EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. Torrential rain resulted in significant widespread street flooding throughout the area. Spotters reported street and small stream flooding in Cranford. They reported street flooding in Rutherford and the closure of Route 46 and Terrace Avenue in Lodi. The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management reported flooding along parts of Route 46, where up to 3 feet of water ponded in Hasbrouck Heights. The Essex County Sheriff's Office reported that the Meeker Avenue entrance onto Route 22 was flooded. Bergen County Bergenfield 11 0200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0215EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. A spotter reported the closure of several roads in Bergenfield. Passaic County Pompton Lakes 11 2120EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2135EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. The Pompton Lakes Police Department reported street flooding. NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Monmouth County Southeast Portion 01 1748EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Ocean County Lakewood 01 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding and flooding of smaller streams from Lakewood Township in Ocean County northeast through Howell and Wall Townships to Asbury Park in Monmouth County. Doppler Radar Storm total estimates indicated widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain fell across the region. The worst reported flooding was near the Shark River in Wall Township. Sussex County Libertyville 03 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several small trees and tore part of a roof from a barn in Wantage Township. Morris County Middletown to 03 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Parsippany A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Rockaway Township and tree limbs along Lakeshore Drive in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township. Warren County Port Murray 03 1950EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and partially tore the roof from a barn on Rockport Road in Mansfield Township. Warren County Northwest Portion 04 1800EST 0 1 Flash Flood 2000EST Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours dropped a Doppler Radar storm total estimate of between 2 and 4.8 inches across the northwestern portion of Warren County. The heaviest rain fell across Blairstown, Hardwick and Knowlton Townships. The worst reported flooding occurred in Knowlton Township where stream flooding forced the closure of several roadways and inundated a few basements. A Knowlton Township woman was injured when she was attempting to clear debris that was blocking a culvert on her property. A small hole between the pipe and the bank along the culvert gave way. She was rescued by her neighbor. A creek located on her property was flooding. Storm totals included 4.10 inches in Columbia. Somerset County Northeast Portion 05 1400EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused small stream and poor drainage flooding in the northeast part of Somerset County. Doppler Radar Storm total estimates were between 2 and 4 inches with the highest amounts in Watchung Borough. The worst reported flooding was in northern parts of Bound Brook Borough as both the Middle and Bound Brooks flooded. About 75 children from two day care centers were evacuated after the Middle Brook flooded. They were transported unharmed to Bound Brook High School. About ten roadways in Bound Brook were closed because of flooding including Main Street. Some lanes of U.S. Route 22 were also closed. Businesses and basements were flooded. Elsewhere in Somerset County, U.S. Route 22 was badly flooded in North Plainfield and Watchung Boroughs and there were several lane closures on Interstate 287 in Franklin Township. Middlesex County Northwest Portion 05 1400EST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 1600EST Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused small stream and poor drainage flooding in the northwest part of Middlesex County. Doppler Radar Storm total estimates were between 2 and 5 inches with the highest amounts in East Brunswick and Edison Townships.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest A SKYWARN Spotter in Sayreville Borough had a storm total of 4.01 inches. In New Brunswick, 1.92 inches of rain fell. In New Brunswick, the Mile Run Brook flooded and inundated the garages at the Livingston Terrace Apartments with two feet of water. The flood waters ruined vehicles and personal items stored in the garage units. An organization that supplies soup kitchens and food pantries with food in the county lost almost two tons of canned goods, pasta and cereal after a brook overflowed into their New Brunswick warehouse. The county courthouse was evacuated at 3 p.m. EDT after a broken drain pipe caused flooding in the jury assembly room and the prisoner holding area. The flooding rains caused road closures in Middlesex Borough, New Brunswick, North Brunswick Township and Piscataway Township. Monmouth County Eatontown 05 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm pulled down several trees and power lines near New Jersey State Route 36 and the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown Borough. Cape May County Villas to 06 0046EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Cape May Court House 0100EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees, tree limbs and power lines from Villas in Lower Township northeast through Middle Township. Cape May County Strathmere 06 0120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A wind gust to 58 mph was measured in Strathmere. Atlantic County Atlantic City 06 0155EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A severe thunderstorm produced wind damage in Atlantic City between Kentucky and Pennsylvania Avenues and extended to the shore to the Steel Pier. A large billboard was damaged and debris fell onto the deck of the Central Pier. Several light fixtures were blown down. Lifeguard stands and boats were damaged or destroyed when tossed and rolled by the wind. A beach chair storage shed was ripped from its base and carried away. It was never found. The two-sided billboard that blew down knocked down some fencing and palm trees on the Central Pier. Four surfboats owned by the Atlantic City Beach Patrol were damaged, two were totaled. One boat went end-over-end for a quarter of a mile. Parts of the building brick facade of the Community Radiology building was torn away by the high winds. The Atlantic City Beach Patrol's anemometer recorded a peak wind gust of 64 mph. Somerset County Martinsville 06 1315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in the central part of Somerset County and hit Bridgewater Township the hardest. The Martinsville and Finderne section suffered the worst damage. One fallen tree damaged the back of one home. Furniture was swept from patios. Numerous limbs were knocked down. In Bound Brook Borough, a downed tree crushed a vehicle and blocked one roadway. Morris County Madison to 06 1350EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Morristown Morris County Morristown 06 1350EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm knocked over a couple of trees in Madison Borough and tree limbs in Morristown. One road was blocked in Madison. The same storm also spewed penny size hail onto parts of Morristown. Monmouth County Everett 06 1606EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm pulled down a few wires in Holmdel Township. Sussex County 2 N Quarryville 06 2015EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2215EST Thunderstorms with very heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar estimate of 2 to 2.5 inches of rain within an hour along the northern border of Wantage and Vernon Townships. This caused flooding of smaller streams in the area. Morris County Lincoln Park to 09 1745EST 0 0 Flash Flood Lake Hiawatha 1945EST Thunderstorms with torrential downpours dropped between 1.5 and 3.0 inches of rain within about one hour across parts of eastern Morris County and produced small stream and poor drainage flooding. An automated gage in Lincoln Park Borough recorded 3.08 inches of rain between 6 and 7 p.m. EDT. Roadway and poor drainage flooding was reported in Lincoln Park Borough, Montville Township and Parsippany-Troy Hills. A mudslide in Montville Township closed U.S. Route 202. Warren County Northwest Portion 09 1749EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flooding of smaller streams in northwestern Warren County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 3 and 4 inches with the heaviest rain in Knowlton Township. Several roadways were flooded as were a couple of yards in the township.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Sussex County Wallpack Center 10 1900EST 2 0 Heavy Rain 2030EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar storm total estimate of around 2 inches in about 90 minutes in Walpack Township during the evening of the 10th. The heavy rain loosened the soil to such an extent that the next day a 42-year-old woman and a 9-year-old girl were killed when a dead tree fell onto their vehicle. F42VE, F9VE Sussex County Sparta to 11 0930EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Hopatcong 1100EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar storm total estimate of between 1.5 and 2 inches in about 90 minutes during the late morning of the 11th. The heavy rain saturated the soil and several trees fell down in Hopatcong Borough and Sparta Township because of the wet soil. Morris County Budd Lake 11 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar estimate of around 4 inches of rain in about an hour in sections of Mount Olive Township and Netcong Borough. This caused numerous small streams to flood. Widespread street and highway flooding occurred. Oil drums were found floating in the flood waters, but no environmental damage was reported. Warren County East Portion 11 1830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar estimate of 2 to 3 inches of rain in about an hour from Franklin Township northeast into Allamuchy Township. This caused several small streams to flood. Numerous roads were also flooded. A woman drowned after she allegedly jumped into the raging Musconetcong River in Bloomsbury (Greenwich Township). Warren County Manunka Chunk 13 1452EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous power lines and trees in White Township. Ocean County Island Beach 16 1325EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm damaged the roof of a Coast Guard Station on Island Beach State Park. Ocean County Normandy Beach 16 1405EST 0 1 0 0 Lightning A 42-year-old woman was struck by lightning when she ducked under a beach tent during a thunderstorm in the Normandy Beach section of Dover Township. The woman was treated for burns to her hands and wrists. Cape May County Erma 16 1815EST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a home on Capewood Road in Lower Township and caused a fire in its attic. The attic and roof were badly damaged as were personal belongings stored in the attic. Warren County Townsbury 17 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Liberty Township. One home was damaged by downed limbs. Hunterdon County Fairmount 17 1505EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hunterdon County Oldwick 17 1505EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail and tore down wires and trees in Tewksbury Township. Hunterdon County Readington 17 1520EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail fell in Readington Township. Somerset County Blawenburg 17 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in Montgomery Township. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees and a couple of homes were damaged by the downed trees. Mercer County Hopewell to 17 1552EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lawrenceville 1605EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and wires from Hopewell Borough and Township southeast through Lawrence Township in Mercer County. A SKYWARN Spotter in Lawrenceville had a recorded wind gust of 50 mph at his home. Atlantic County Somers Pt 17 1630EST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck an old television tower of a Doran Avenue home in Somers Point. The lightning struck the tower, traveled along the metal storm gutters and entered the house's electrical system. Light fixtures were shattered and other light switches were decimated. The water pipe in the basement was also badly damaged and the home was without electricity.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Burlington County Cookstown 17 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm pulled down large tree limbs and wires in North Hanover Township. Burlington County Browns Mills 17 1650EST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud Burlington County Browns Mills 17 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A SKYWARN Spotter saw a funnel cloud over Browns Mills (Pemberton Township). Although the funnel cloud did not reach the ground, wind damage still occurred with the parent severe thunderstorm. Several trees were knocked down. Ocean County New Egypt 17 1658EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) A severe thunderstorm dropped walnut size hail onto Plumsted Township. Burlington County Country Lake Estates 17 1715EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The second severe thunderstorm of the day dropped penny size hail onto Pemberton Township. Middlesex County Perth Amboy 17 1725EST 0 0 50K 0 Lightning Lightning struck the steeple of Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church and toppled a large chunk of the pillar through the roof and destroyed pews and the church's pipe organ. The lightning bolt traveled from the steeple through the roof and exited a stain glass window which melted. A five foot long 1200 pound concrete piece of the steeple crashed through the roof and landed on the choir loft and smashed a 40-year-old organ. A second chunk plunged through the roof, the ground floor and into the basement where it damaged several pews. Repairs were expected to take up to three months to complete and damage was estimated at $50,000. Burlington County Wrightstown 22 1637EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Gloucester County Center Square to 22 1917EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Clayton 1930EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees, poles and power lines in Gloucester County in Clayton Borough, Harrison Township, Logan Township, Pitman Borough, South Harrison Township and Washington Township. The most concentrated wind damage occurred along County Route 538 between County Routes 581 and 531 in South Harrison Township. Conectiv Energy reported about 12,000 of its customers lost power in southern New Jersey. The bulk were in Gloucester and Cumberland Counties. Power was not fully restored until the evening of the 23rd. Gloucester County Clayton 22 1920EST 0 0 40K 0 Lightning A lightning strike damaged the tower and communication equipment at the Gloucester County 911 Center in Clayton Borough. Cumberland County Countywide 22 2015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 2100EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees, poles and power lines in Cumberland County. The worst wind damage was reported within Millville. Conectiv Energy reported about 12,000 of its customers lost power in southern New Jersey. The bulk were in Cumberland and Gloucester Counties. Power was not fully restored until the evening of the 23rd. Cape May County Cold Spg 22 2125EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G64) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Lower Township. A wind gust to 74 mph was measured at the Cape May Harbor. Conectiv Energy reported about 12,000 of its customers lost power in southern New Jersey. Power was fully restored by the evening of the 23rd. Burlington County Willingboro to 27 1230EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Ft Dix 1245EST A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage across nine municipalities, mainly in the northwest part of Burlington County. The county office of emergency management received about 90 wind damage related calls. About 40 power lines were downed in the county. Wind damage was reported in Bordentown Township, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Chesterfield Township, Mansfield Township, New Hanover Township, North Hanover Township, Springfield Township and Willingboro Township. Road closures occurred in Chesterfield, North Hanover and Springfield Townships. Three roads were closed through the night in Chesterfield and Springfield Townships. In Burlington City, a large tree limb pierced the ceiling of a home and did not stop until it reached the living room's couch. In North Hanover Township, a porch was damaged by fallen trees. In Springfield Townships, along County Route 537, about fifty trees, up to three feet in diameter were knocked down. Mercer County Yardville 27 1240EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs in the southern part of Hamilton Township around Yardville. Monmouth County Allentown to 27 1245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Cream Ridge

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and power lines in Allentown Borough and Upper Freehold Township. Ocean County Jackson to 27 1300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) South Toms River 1315EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in Jackson Township, Lakehurst Borough and South Toms River Borough. Trees up to two feet in diameter were knocked down in South Toms River Borough. Power outages because of the downed wires occurred at Six Flags/Great Adventure in Jackson Township. Trash cans and toys were strewn in Lakehurst. Cumberland County Fortescue 27 2000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G77) A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage in Fortescue (Downe Township). Firefighters measured a wind gust to 89 mph. Two poles were snapped at the base and temporarily sent live wires across a van with two people inside. Phone service was also lost by a few homes. A party boat in dry dock was blown off its block. Tables that weighed up to 400 pounds were tossed down a block. Twenty foot long rescue boats, smaller sheds and boat trailers were displaced up to 50 feet. Some came to rest in marshes. The Bayview Water Company which serves 300 residents was unable to supply water through 10 a.m. EDT on the 28th. Once power was restored, the company recommended as a precautionary measure to not drink or cook with the water or use it for brushing teeth without boiling it first until water quality results were ascertained. Cumberland County Cedarville 29 1740EST 0 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike sparked a fire in an auto repair shop in Lawrence Township. No injuries were reported. Cumberland County Millville 29 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several large trees in Millville. The toppled trees blocked traffic on several streets. One downed tree damaged a gutter and porch. Burlington County Florence to 30 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Cookstown 1430EST A severe thunderstorm tore down trees and wires in Florence Township and large tree limbs and wires in Mansfield and North Hanover Townships. Downed trees closed the ramps at Exit 6 to the New Jersey Turnpike in Florence for a few hours. U.S. Route 130 in Florence was closed for about an hour because of downed utility poles. Burlington County Florence 30 1430EST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a vacant farm house in Florence Township. The ensuing fire destroyed it. Monmouth County Davis to 30 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sweetman A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and poles in Upper Freehold and Millstone Townships. Ocean County New Egypt to 30 1452EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Parkway Pines 1545EST Ocean County Van Hiseville 30 1500EST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted by SKYWARN Spotters over Jackson Township. While it never touched down, the parent thunderstorm cloud produced damaging wind gusts from Plumsted Township east through Lakewood Township along the northern tier of Ocean County. Downed trees and power lines were reported. The largest downed trees were reported in the Colliers Mills section of Jackson Township. New Jersey Central Power and Light reported about 13,000 of its customers lost power in the county. All power was restored by 930 p.m. EDT that evening. Camden County Haddonfield 30 1500EST 0 1 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck and injured a person in Haddonfield. The person was sent to Cooper Hospital after complaining about tingling. Cape May County Avalon 30 1515EST 0 1 0 Lightning A 46-year-old male was struck and critically injured by a direct lightning strike on a beach in Avalon. The person was unresponsive, unconscious and without a pulse when paramedics arrived. He was revived by paramedics en route to the hospital. The police station in Avalon was also struck by another lightning bolt. Communications and the 911 system were shorted. Burlington County Whitesbog 30 1525EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm tore down several large trees in Pemberton Township near Whitesbog. Cumberland County Vineland 30 1625EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and wires in Vineland. Cape May County North Wildwood 30 1723EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) A peak wind gust to 59 mph was measured during a thunderstorm in North Wildwood. Elsewhere in Cape May County, some tree

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest branches were pulled down by the same storm in Villas and Del Haven. NEW MEXICO, Central and North

NOT RECEIVED. NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest

NONE REPORTED. NEW MEXICO, Southeast Lea County Hobbs 29 1512MST 0 0 30K 0 Flash Flood 1645MST Numerous thunderstorms developed along an approaching cold front across Lea County. Most of the thunderstorm activity was concentrated across the northern parts of the county. An isolated thunderstorm developed on the west side of Hobbs. This storm was nearly stationary for an extended period of time, and resulted in extensive flash flooding in the city. The fire department conducted several high water rescues to extract people from stalled vehicles, however, no injuries were reported. NEW YORK, Central Onondaga County 4 SE Cicero to 03 1915EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4 ESE Cicero 1920EST Thunderstorm winds estimated close to 60 mph knocked down numerous trees on Ferguson and Island Road in the town of Cicero. There was some minor damage to siding and shingles on a few homes in the area. Seneca County Ovid to 05 1430EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood Covert 1630EST Slow-moving thunderstorms produced flash flooding of numerous roads, culverts, and low lying underpasses in southern Seneca County. A state of emergency was declared in Seneca County due to the flash flooding as many roads were either flooded or impassable. The flooding included the towns of Covert and Ovid, and the village of Interlaken. There were several flooded basements in the town of Ovid. An estimated 3 to 4 inches of rain fell. Broome County Whitney Pt 05 1430EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees down. Yates County Dundee to 05 1539EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood Starkey 1630EST Very heavy rainfall from slow-moving thunderstorms caused flash flooding of small streams leading to numerous road closures in southeast Yates County. Rainfall amounts were on the order of 3 to 4 inches in a 3 hour period. Several roads were undermined and damaged by the flood waters. At one point most roads in the village of Dundee, and the towns of Barrington and Starkey were either closed or impassable. Oneida County Lee 05 1600EST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning struck a tee on Karlen Road in the town of Lee. A large limb broke off the tree and crushed a parked car. Oneida County Rome 05 1605EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down in and around Rome from strong thunderstorm winds. Steuben County South Canisteo to 07 2330EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood Adrian 08 0030EST Heavy rain from thunderstorms produced flash flooding in and around Adrian and South Canisteo. More than 3 inches of rain fell in a 90 minute period during the late evening of August 7th. The flooding caused severe road damage. Several residences also suffered damage from this flood. One residence had a pool, a shed, and a propane tank washed away when the creek went out of its bank. The propane tank was attached to the house. Steuben County Addison to 09 0900EST 0 0 750K Flash Flood Thurston 1200EST During the early morning hours of the 9th, up to 3 inches of rain fell in a short time in areas that were ravaged by flash flooding that occurred on July 22nd. Numerous roads were flooded and/or washed out by the flooding. Steuben County East Portion 09 1440EST 0 0 750K Flash Flood 1730EST Additional heavy rainfall on the order of 3 inches in 90 minutes caused more flash flooding of roads from streams overflowing their banks in Caton, Lindley, Bradford, Urbana and Wheeler. The heavy rainfall was caused by slow-moving thunderstorms.

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NEW YORK, Central Oneida County Oriskany to 09 1600EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood Whitesboro 1845EST Thunderstorms dumped around 3 inches of rain in about 3 hours in central Oneida County. The heavy rain caused flash flooding of roads in Oriskany and Whiteboro. 2 to 3 feet of water was reported on a few roadways. Steuben County Wheeler 09 1600EST 0 0 500K Flash Flood 1730EST Thunderstorms dumped 2.5 inches of rain in less than 2 hours causing flash flooding of numerous roads. There were numerous washouts along route 53 from Dineharts to Wheeler. One bridge was reported to be under water. Chemung County Southport 09 1950EST 0 0 750K Flash Flood 10 0000EST 3 to 3.5 inches of rain caused massive flash flooding of the Southport area in Chemung County. Seely and Dry Run Creeks were most impacted. Numerous roads were closed and flooded. Several residents and buildings were evacuated due to the flooding. Steuben County Caton 09 2215EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 10 0000EST Slow-moving thunderstorms dumped about 3 inches of rain in less than 3 hours causing additional flash flooding of roads in Caton. Steuben County Canisteo to 11 2230EST 0 0 750K Flash Flood Hornell 12 0200EST An isolated slow-moving thunderstorm produced around 2.5 inches of rain in a short period of time in Hornell and Addision causing more flash flooding of streams and creeks. Tompkins County Dryden 16 1600EST 0 1 2K Lightning Lightning struck a car causing injuries to the driver and damage to the car. The 25 year old woman had pains in her chest and right arm. The car had the damage to the right passenger window, the side view mirror, alternator wires, and one tire. Cortland County Homer to 29 1430EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Preble 1433EST Trees and wires downed. Tompkins County Groton to 29 1520EST 0 0 400K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Dryden 1530EST Trees and wires down in the towns of Groton and Dryden. Most of the damage was withing half a mile of the village of McLean in the town of Groton. At least 15 houses sustained significant roof and porch damage from very large hardwood trees that were uprooted or had large limbs snapped off. Many trees were also downed along Cemetery Road. Many pines were snapped behind the school. Near Hart Corners (2 miles west of McLean) half of a large sturdy three story barn collapsed. The metal half dome tops of two 60 foot silos collapsed and were partially shredded and torn off on one side. A small barn at the intersection of county roads 107 and 105 was destroyed throwing debris through a wooden picket fence and across a gas station parking lot. None of the plastic cladding or signs at the gas station appeared damaged. Also no damage was visible to roofs on houses other than that caused by falling trees. A large shed was demolished near Salt Road and county road 107. East of county roads 106 and 180 to the Tompkins and Cortland County line, the damage tapered off gradually. Chenango County South Otselic to 29 1525EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) New Berlin 1605EST In the town of Plymouth, a mobile home was destroyed, a garage roof was torn off, and power lines came down. In the towns of Otselic, North Norwich, and New Berlin trees and wires were downed. Over 2,000 people in Chenango and Otsego Counties lost power. Cortland County Virgil to 29 1525EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Cortland 1535EST Trees and wires downed in the towns of Cortlandville and Virgil. Chenango County 2 E Beaver Meadow to 29 1530EST 1 50 0 0 100K Tornado (F1) 3 E Beaver Meadow 1535EST An F1 tornado touched down int he town of Smyrna. The tornado first touched down on Beaver Meadow Road about 2 miles east of the village of Beaver Meadow in the southwest quarter of the town of Smyrna. The tornado tracked down a hill and across Law Road before it lifted near Hopkins Road. The F1 damage was limited to an area near Law Road where numerous trees were sheared off and/or uprooted. One home received significant damage with windows blown out and its roof peeled off. This same home was pushed four feet off its foundation. In addition on this property, a shed was destroyed and the garage's metal roof was peeled off. All along the tornado's path there were numerous trees downed and snapped off.

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NEW YORK, Central Otsego County Pittsfield to 29 1607EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) New Lisbon 1620EST Trees and wires down in Pittsfield, Morris, and New Lisbon. Otsego County Morris 29 1700EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees and wires downed. Otsego County Oneonta 29 1730EST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning hit a power line at the Henry Street substation in Oneonta. About 1100 people lost power. Chenango County Greene to 29 1826EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Oxford 1840EST Trees and wires downed. NEW YORK, Coastal Westchester County Mt Vernon 04 0730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0745EST As a cold front moved slowly east and displaced warm, moist, and unstable air; a line of heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred.

Torrential rain resulted in flash flooding on parts of the Hutchinson and Cross County Parkways. One car was submerged in water up to its' roof near the intersection of these parkways. Rockland County West Nyack 04 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1515EST Westchester County Mt Vernon 04 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1515EST Richmond County Annadale 04 1522EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1537EST New York County New York 04 1530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545EST Kings County South Portion 04 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1645EST Queens County Northwest Portion 04 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1645EST As a cold front moved slowly east and displaced warm, moist, and unstable air; lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred.

Torrential rain resulted in widespread flash flooding of streets, low lying and poor drainage areas, mainly in 2 lines: one line extending across Western Staten Island northeast across Hudson County, NJ and another line extending from the Eastern Shores of Staten Island northeast across Western Brooklyn, Southern Manhattan, and Northwest Queens. The highest rainfall rates were between 2 and 3 inches per hour. The Storm Total Rainfall at LaGuardia Airport was 2.78 inches and at Central Park was 1.98 inches.

The New York City Office of Emergency Management reported flooding of several main roads which resulted in partial closures of the FDR Drive at 116th Street in Manhattan, Sections of the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, and Sections of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens along with the N and R Subway Tunnels flooded. People waded through knee deep water near Carroll Street and Fourth Ave., which also flooded basements in Brooklyn. Spotters reported significant street flooding in Annadale, where sewers and septics also backed up onto the streets. In Rockland County, significant street flooding occurred on Route 59, west of Route 303 in West Nyack. Rockland County Monsey 05 1542EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1557EST Rockland County 5 W New Hempstead 05 1710EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1725EST As a cold front moved slowly east and displaced warm, moist, and unstable air; lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred.

Torrential rain resulted in widespread flash flooding of streets, low lying and poor drainage areas, mainly across Western Rockland County. The Rockland County Office of Emergency Management reported parts of Route 306 and Briarcliff Drive flooded in Monsey. A spotter reported significant street flooding about 5 miles west of New Hempstead.

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Heavy rain caused the Mahwah River at Suffern to rise up to around one quarter foot above its' flood stage of 4.0 feet between 8 pm and midnight EDT, which resulted in mostly minor river flooding. Rockland County Orangeburg 06 1635EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) As a severe thunderstorm moved north, it produced large hail, which was estimated at 1 inch in diameter by a spotter. Suffolk County East Portion 08 0045EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0100EST As a wave of low pressure moved north toward New York City, lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms developed across the twin forks of Long Island, mainly across northern portions of the southern fork and southern portions of the northern fork. Maximum rainfall rates ranged between 2 and 4 inches per hour. Significant street flooding was reported in Plum Island at 1:45 am EDT. In Sag Harbor, 4.62 inches of rain was measured with areas of standing water. Suffolk County Ronkonkoma 10 0000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0015EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. Radar estimated maximum rainfall rates of at least 1.5 inches per hour. A spotter reported that the exit ramps at Exit 60 of the Long Island Expressway was impassable and closed due to flash flooding. Orange County Goshen 11 1140EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1155EST Orange County Montgomery 11 1245EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1300EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. Radar estimated maximum rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches in 3 hours between Montgomery and Maybrook. This heavy rainfall resulted in street flooding in Goshen and along Interstate 84 in Montgomery. Rockland County Monsey Hgts to 11 2015EST 0 0 Flash Flood Spring Vly 2030EST Heavy showers developed in response to a persistent trough of low pressure. Spotters reported that Blauvet Road was flooded in Monsey Heights and roads were flooded in Spring Valley. They reported that people evacuated a house along Spring House Road. Suffolk County Old Field 16 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) As a severe thunderstorm moved east, it produced high winds that downed whole trees and tree limbs on 59 Crane Neck Road in Old Field. Suffolk County Baiting Hollow 17 0915EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1015EST

An area of persistent moderate to heavy showers moved across the east end of Long Island. Embedded in the rain was an isolated thunderstorm which produced torrential rains that resulted in flash flooding. A trained spotter and National Weather Service Volunteer reported significant street flooding and the flooding of area farmland in Baiting Hollow as a result of these rains. Westchester County 8 NE Bedford 17 1548EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

A line of thunderstorms developed and moved east across southeast New York. As it did, a severe thunderstorm developed and produced penny size hail. Westchester County 3 E Armonk 17 1652EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1752EST Kings County Brooklyn 17 1822EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1922EST Suffolk County Mattituck 17 1846EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1946EST Suffolk County Southold 17 1913EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2013EST As a mid and upper level disturbance swung through the area, a line of heavy showers and thunderstorms developed and moved east across Southeastern New York, New York City and Long Island. Widespread rainfall amounts were between one and two inches, while isolated locations received as much as three to four inches of rain in as little as two hours. The New York City Office of Emergency

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NEW YORK, Coastal Management reported water levels up to car doors on the Belt Parkway near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, local police reported significant widespread street flooding in the town of New Castle in Westchester County and on Route 25 between Peconic and Greenport in Suffolk County, and a trained spotter reported significant street flooding in Mattituck in Suffolk County. Orange County Woodbury to 22 1318EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Harriman 1320EST Orange County Harriman 22 1335EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1435EST With a warm, moist and unstable airmass already in place, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along a pre-frontal trough and moved east across the region. These storms produced areas of torrential rain resulting in flash flooding as well as wind damage from a severe thunderstorm. The Harriman Police Department reported significant street flooding and several knocked down trees in Harriman, and a trained spotter reported that a downed tree fell onto a car in Woodbury. NEW YORK, East Greene County Catskill 02 2025EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 2200EST Greene County Leeds 02 2025EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Greene County Athens 02 2100EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 2200EST Greene County Catskill 02 2110EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2200EST Isolated thunderstorms erupted during the evening hours of August 3, in the Catskills. The storms were nearly stationary and, with a tropical air mass in place, produced exceptionally heavy rainfall in a short time. One slow moving storm produced between 4 and 5 inches of rainfall is less than two hours time, according to two different weather spotters in eastern Greene County. This very heavy rainfall resulted in flooded roads in both Leeds and Catskill. In Catskill, the Catskill creek overflowed onto State Highway 23B. A mudslide was reported on Sandy Plain Road in the same town. The Poltic Creek overflowed its banks and washed away a small bridge. Homes in the cities of Catskill and Athens took on significant water in their basements. Fulton County Perth 03 1539EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1700EST Fulton County Broadalbin 03 1600EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1700EST Fulton County Johnstown 03 1605EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1700EST A tropical air mass remained in place over eastern New York on August 3. With a strong disturbance over the Great Lakes adding weak lift to a very unstable atmosphere, scattered slow moving showers and thunderstorms erupted during the afternoon hours. Heavy rains in Fulton County produced Doppler radar estimated rainfall of 3 to 4 inches, which took place in about three hours time. As a result of this excessivly heavy rain, roads were washed out in Londonderry. In Perth, County Highway 126 was reported under four feet of water. The force of the raging water knocked some trees down, which then knocked a couple of wires down. In the town of Johnstown, Grand Street, Crescendo Road and County Highway Route 29 were all completely flooded. Broad street in the town of Broadablin was flooded. Water in up to 75 basements had to be pumped out, in some cases, up to 6 feet of water. The storms knocked out power to as many 1,000 customers. Ulster County Lake Katrine 03 1700EST 0 0 35K Lightning Lightning from a thunderstorm struck the Sound of Life radio network station on the evening of August 3. As a result, programming for WFGB and its 12 affliated stations had to be suspended for several days. Most of the electronics associated with the station were ruined and had to be replaced. No injuries were reported. Montgomery County Canajoharie 04 1500EST 0 0 200K Flash Flood 1600EST Montgomery County Cranesville 04 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Montgomery County Fonda 04 1600EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST

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NEW YORK, East Schenectady County Rotterdam 04 1600EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 1700EST Schenectady County Schenectady 04 1600EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Scattered,slow moving thunderstorms developed once again across eastern New York during the afternoon of August 4. Rains from these storms were torrential and produced flooding in the cities of Fonda and Canajoharie in Montgomery County. The rains in Cranesville completely washed out Switz Hill Road. Other roads were washed out in Canajoharie with minor mud slides. Flooding up to 4 feet deep caused significant damage to Boulevard Elementary School. The tracks along State Route 5 were flooded in Fonda. Another slow moving thunderstorm produced more than an inch of rainfall in Schenectady County in only a half hour interval. This rainfall flooded some streets in the cities of Schenectady and Rotterdam, blew out some manholes and produce a minor mudslide off Interstate 890. A few basements were flooded. Three cars got stuck on Sunrise Boulevard in Rotterdam. Montgomery County South Amsterdam 05 1329EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1500EST Herkimer County Starkville 05 1630EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1730EST Schenectady County Mariaville 05 1717EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1800EST Montgomery County Amsterdam 05 1730EST 0 0 20K Lightning Montgomery County Canajoharie 05 1800EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 1900EST Montgomery County Ft Plain 05 1800EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2100EST Montgomery County Palatine Bridge 05 1800EST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 1900EST Fulton County Johnstown 05 1827EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1900EST For the third day in a row, scattered slow moving thunderstorms developed over the eastern Mohawk Valley of New York during the afternoon of August 5. Torrential rainfall from these storms produced another round of flash flooding in some of the same places that had dealt with it the last two days, especially in Montgomery County. Rain from the first round of thunderstorms caused flooding on the eastbound lanes of the New York State Thruway, with water about a foot deep in the town of Florida. Rain continued to fall and was estimated to accumulate up to 4 inches, causing small creeks to overspill their banks. Water forced residents to evacuate along Happy Hollow Road in the town of Canajoharie. The flooding damaged the foundation of a house, collapsing the wall of a basement. More flooding occurred in the town of Neilston where Dygert Street was heavily damaged. Up to twenty cellars took on water in Fort Plain and had to be pumped out by firemen. The flooding damaged a feeder pipe that serves the village of Fort Plain's water system. A boil advisery was in affect until the following Friday in that town. In the town of Palatine Bridge, raging waters from an unnamed small creek washed away a driveway. Lightning from the same storm struck a house on Market Street in Amsterdam, causing a structural fire to a large house. The house was damaged but not destroyed. Another storm produced heavy rains in Starkville, Herkimer County which caused the Otsquago Creek to overflow onto Frog City Road, undermining a portion of the road. During the flood, stacks of concrete forms for the construction of a house at the site, were washed downstream. In Mariaville, Schenectady County, heavy rains washed out a section of Bernie-Smith Road off Route 159. Herkimer County Ilion 06 1550EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1800EST Herkimer County Mohawk 06 1550EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1800EST For the fourth straight day, torrential rains from slow moving thunderstorms brought more flooding to the Mohawk Valley on the afternoon of August 6. This time Herkimer County took on the chin as up to 4 inches of rain fell between Mohawk and Ilion. Both Tory and Spencer creeks overflowed, flooding roads with water reaching up to the hoods of cars as well as filling many basements with water in both towns. A state of emergency was declared in Mohawk at 525 PM as most of the town's firemen and police force were deployed to bail out flooded basements. The majority of flooding occurred in the area between the Holt brothers car dealership on West Main Street, near Petrie Avenue, and Warren Road.

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NEW YORK, East Montgomery County Ft Plain 09 1440EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1540EST Heavy rains from an isolated thunderstorm caused the Bowman Creek to come out of its banks in the Minden section of Fort Plain. This resulted in Cherry Valley and Indian Trail roads being flooded for awhile. Saratoga County Mechanicville 10 1440EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 2030EST Saratoga County Stillwater 10 1510EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1900EST Saratoga County Halfmoon 10 1530EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1900EST Saratoga County Clifton Park 10 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Slow moving thunderstorms erupted over Saratoga County during the afternoon of August of 10. The thunderstorms produced torrential rain, with up to five inches falling between Mechanicville, Stillwater and Clifton Park in about two hours time. The Anthony Kill overflowed its banks in the town of Mechanicville, flooding most of the village as Central Avenue remained under water for several hours. Thirty basements were flooded. On South Main Street, sections of the railroad were washed away. On Route 67, a guardrail was swept away by the rising water. Three motorists had to be rescued from their vehicles. A State of Emergency was declared in Mechanicville for the first time since the May 31 tornado outbreak. Johnson Road in the town of Halfmoon was completely washed out between Cary and Staniak Road. Portions of Staniak was washed out as well. Some roads, including Kellogg Road and Stratton Lane, were flooded in the town of Stillwater. Water flooded the parking lot at Clifton Country Mall in Clifton Park. Ulster County Rifton 10 1540EST 0 1 Lightning Ulster County Saugerties 10 1545EST 0 0 100K Lightning Lightning from a thunderstorm struck a pole next to a house on Harenburg Road in Rifton, Ulster County. The lightning was conducted through electrical wires and traveled into a nearby home striking a man in his basement. The man was not seriously injured. Another lightning strike from the same storm struck a house on Glasco Turnpike in Saugherties, Ulster County. The house was set ablaze, destroying the home and killing two dogs. Ulster County New Paltz 10 1900EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2359EST Dutchess County Hyde Park 10 2050EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 2359EST Dutchess County Poughkeepsie 10 2050EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2359EST Dutchess County Pleasant Vly 10 2055EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2359EST Isolated thunderstorms developed during the evening hours of August 10 over Dutchess and Ulster counties. These storms were slow moving and prolific rainmakers. Flash flooding took place in the towns of Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley as well as the city of Poughkeepsie, all in Dutchess County. In Hyde Park, Dorsett Road flooded. Quaker road flooded in Pleasant Valley. In Poughkeepsie, U.S. Route 44 and State Highway 55 were flooded as was US Route 9 near Marist College. Heavy rains flooded Route 299 in Libertyville near New Paltz in Ulster County. Both roads were closed. Numerous basements were also flooded in that town. Lightning strikes also brought down power lines between Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie. At one point, the entire city of Poughkeepsie was reported to have no power. Greene County Hensonville 11 1253EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 1600EST Columbia County Hudson 11 1300EST 0 0 Flash Flood 12 1000EST Columbia County Ghent 11 1525EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1900EST Dutchess County Poughkeepsie 11 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST

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NEW YORK, East Ulster County Milton 11 2015EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2359EST Dutchess County Pleasant Vly 11 2037EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 12 0200EST Dutchess County Hyde Park 11 2040EST 0 0 75K Flash Flood 12 0200EST Dutchess County Salt Pt 11 2330EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 12 0200EST A tropical airmass remained entrenched over eastern New York on August 11. Once again, scattered slow moving thunderstorms developed in this airmass and produced flooding rains. A first batch of storms produced flooding in Greene and Columbia counties during the afternoon hours. Heavy rains washed out a portion of Route 296 in the town of Hensonville, Greene County. Flooding was also noted on Route 23 near Cairo. In Ghent, Columbia County, flooding took place along Route 66 and Slateville Road. Some homes took on water in their basements. Heavy rains flooded the intersections of Route 9G and Merino Road and due to additional rainfall, this roadway remained flooded into the following morning. Route 9G had to be closed for an interval of time. Later in evening of the 11th, more storms dumped very heavy rains across central to northern Dutchess County. Flash flooding was noted in the city of Poughkeepsie on Fault Point and Van Wagner Roads. Many roads flooded in the village of Pleasant Valley where an estimated four inches of rain fell in about an hour's time. In Hyde Park, the Falkill Creek overflowed flooding Crum Elbow, Haviland and Roosevelt Roads. Approximately 30 residents from a mobile home were voluntarily evacuated from Haviland Road. The National Historic site Val-Kill was also flooded by the Falkill Creek. The flooding was so bad a state of emergency was declared during the very early predawn hours, and not lifted for a couple of days. Flooding was also noted in the town of Salt Point where some roads flooded as well as some homes. In Ulster County, the Lattin Town creek flooded adjacent areas. No other problems were reported to the National Weather Service on account of this creek flooding. Montgomery County Canajoharie 12 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Once again, a thunderstorm with heavy rain hit the town of Canajorharie in Montgomery County and caused more flooding on the evening of August 13. This was the third flash flood this month to affect this town. Various roads flooded again throughout the town. Ulster County Kingston 13 1400EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ulster County Kingston 13 1405EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ulster County Kingston 13 1410EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Ulster County Kingston 13 1417EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) A thunderstorm developed in extreme western Dutchess County on the afternoon of August 13. This storm moved west across the Hudson river into the city Kingston, Ulster County. It became severe as a weather spotter reported penny, nickel, half dollar and eventually, hen's egg size hail stones. These reports were all within about five minutes. No significant damage was reported to the National Weather Service on account of this hail. Columbia County Clermont 16 1421EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Dutchess County Tivoli 16 1426EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Columbia County Germantown 16 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Ulster County Ulster Hgts 16 1530EST 0 0 Lightning A cold front, slipping south from eastern Canada, touched off scattered thunderstorms across the Mid Hudson Valley during the afternoon of August 16. One of the storms became briefly severe as it migrated across southern Columbia County and northern Dutchess County. In Columbia County, winds from this storm knocked down trees in the towns of Ghent, Germantown and Clermont. The Town of Tivoli in Dutchess County reported large branches down as well as small hail. Lightning from another storm in Ulster County struck a power line in the town of Ulster. The result of this strike was a fire in nearby bushes. Police had to close U.S. Route 9W near Grant Avenue for about two hours to gain control of the fire. No one was injured by this lightning strike or resultant fire. Rensselaer County Troy 22 1330EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Columbia County Copake 22 1530EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G60)

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NEW YORK, East Columbia County Germantown 22 1530EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Columbia County Hudson 22 1530EST 0 0 10K Lightning A strong cold front moved across eastern New York during the afternoon of August 22. Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of the front. A few of these became severe. A severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts that brought down powerlines in the city of Troy in Rensselaer County, which resulted in sporadic power losses. Another storm became severe in Columbia County as winds from it knocked down trees in Copake. More trees and power lines fell on the train tracks in Germantown. Lightning from the same storm struck a cross on top of the church in Hudson, partially destroying it. NEW YORK, North St. Lawrence County West Stockholm 05 1330EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1400EST A humid airmass was established across northern New York. A weak cold front along the Canadian and New York border during the morning, triggered afternoon thunderstorms. In West Stockholm, numerous trees were uprooted and tree limbs were blown down. Power lines were also blown down with power outages reported. Essex County Ausable Forks 05 1945EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2300EST Essex County Jay 05 1945EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2300EST A humid airmass was established across northern New York. A weak cold front along the Canadian and New York border during the morning, triggered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were accompanied by torrential downpours. In the towns of Jay and Ausable Forks, street flooding was reported. Clinton County Peru 05 2055EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2300EST A humid airmass was established across northern New York. A weak cold front along the Canadian and New York border during the morning, triggered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were accompanied by torrential downpours. In the town of Peru, local roads were flooded. Clinton County Rouses Pt 10 1600EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1730EST A humid airmass across northern New York resulted in afternoon and evening thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. In the Rouses Point area, localized minor flooding was reported. St. Lawrence County De Kalb 29 1035EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A low pressure system moved across the province of Quebec Friday, August 29th. The associated cold front moved across northern New York during the late morning and afternoon of the 29th. Thunderstorms developed along and ahead of the front. Thunderstorm winds in the town of De Kalb blew down trees and tree limbs. NEW YORK, West Wayne County Lyons 03 1525EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Oswego County Fulton 03 1607EST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Oswego County Granby Center 03 1615EST 0 0 35K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Ontario County Seneca Castle 03 1745EST 0 0 15K Lightning Lewis County Lowville 03 1845EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Afternoon thunderstorms developed in a warm, humid airmass. The thunderstorm winds downed trees in Lyons (Wayne county) and Lowville (Lewis county). In Oswego county, the downburst overturned three small, private planes at the Oswego County Airport in Fulton. Trees and power lines were downed in Fulton and Volney. In Granby Center (Oswego county) the winds tore a roof off a house. Lightning struck a house in Seneca (Ontario county) causing a fire in the upper floor. Erie County West Falls 05 1145EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Jefferson County Le Raysville 05 1357EST 0.1 5 0 0 4K Tornado (F0) 1359EST

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NEW YORK, West Oswego County Constantia 05 1535EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Oswego County Constantia 05 1605EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1800EST Lewis County Turin 05 1620EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lewis County Turin 05 1645EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1750EST Thunderstorms during the late morning and early afternoon hours produced downburst winds to 60 mph. The winds downed trees and power lines in West Falls (Erie county), Constantia (Oswego county) and Turin (Lewis county). The thunderstorms were accompanied by heavy rains of up to three inches which resulted in roads flooded and closed in Turin and Constantia. A weak tornado briefly touched down on the Fort Drum Military Base in Jefferson county. Only minimal damage to forest area occurred. Allegany County Andover 05 1435EST 0 0 1M Flash Flood 1600EST Allegany County Wellsville 05 1445EST 0 0 1M Flash Flood 1730EST Ontario County Honeoye 05 1510EST 0 0 2M Flash Flood 1715EST Wyoming County Perry 05 1536EST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 1715EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon hours produced several inches of rain over parts of the southern tier to the Finger Lakes region. The heavy rains fell on already saturated ground from storms over the past several weeks. Rainfalls of over an inch and a half in a half hour were reported. In Allegany county, the heavy rains again caused flash flooding and road closures over an area already hard hit and damaged by flooding in July. State Routes 417 and 19 were closed as culverts overflowed. In Ontario county, the towns of Honeoye, East Bloomfield, Bristol, Naples and Richmond were affected by flooding. Several roads were washed out and debris and tree limbs were littered throughout the area. Route 20A was closed by flood waters and a portion of the foundation of the roadway was washed away. In Perry and Honeoye, basement flooding was reported. Cattaraugus County Ischua 09 1640EST 0 0 1M Flash Flood 2235EST Allegany County Angelica 09 1900EST 0 0 2M Flash Flood 2330EST Livingston County Nunda 09 2000EST 0 0 10M Flash Flood 10 0000EST Strong thunderstorms developed in a very moist atmosphere, dropping three to five inches of rain in a short amount of time onto already saturated ground. The heavy rains produced flash flooding over parts of the southern tier and Finger Lakes. In Livingston county, the Towns of Nunda and Sparta were hardest hit. A reservoir line, which provides water to Nunda's water treatment plant, was damaged. An earthen dam on the 50-million-gallon drinking water reservoir was damaged. Families living below the dam were evacuated as a precaution. Many miles of roads and road shoulders were damaged, along with several bridges and culverts. In Cattaraugus county, the town of Ischua sustained additional flood damage. Sections of Route 16 were washed out between Five Mile Road and Maplehurst Road. A resident living next to Ischua Creek said the water rose eight to ten feet in two hours between 7:00 and 9:00 PM. In Allegany county, also hard hit by previous flash flood events, the towns of Friendship, Angelica and Richburg were hardest hit. Route 275 was closed as three bridges were damaged. County Route 34 was also closed due to a bridge collapse. A woman had to be rescued by the Richburg Fire Department. The 35-year-old female tried to rescue her animals and was caught up in swift moving water and washed 300 yards downstream. The woman clung to a tree before being rescued. The three counties, Cattaraugus, Livingston, and Allegany, were later declared State and Federal Disaster areas. Lewis County New Bremen 12 1430EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1800EST Thunderstorms dropped heavy rain onto already saturated ground. In the Town of New Bremen, the flash flood waters washed out the road at the intersection of Number Four Road and Erie Canal Road. A spotter at Barnes Corners measured over three inches of rain in one hour. Chautauqua County Barcelona 16 1318EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Chautauqua County Findley Lake 16 2120EST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75)

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NEW YORK, West A pair of cold fronts crossed Lake Erie and the western souther tier. In Barcelona, the thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines. Chautauqua County Sheriffs reported 3/4 inch hail at Findley Lake. Chautauqua County North Clymer 22 0145EST 0 0 25K Lightning Chautauqua County North Clymer 22 0200EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) An isolated thunderstorm during the overnight hours reached severe limits and produced downburst winds which downed power lines in North Clymer. Lightning from the storm set a car on fire. The car was destroyed. Chautauqua County Jamestown 26 0545EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorms developed along a cold front that crossed the region during the early morning hours. Trees and power lines were downed in the City of Jamestown. About three dozen customers were without power. Lightning struck several downtown buildings sending bricks crashing three stories to the ground. Jefferson County Adams 29 1350EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Oswego County Oswego 29 1541EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Oswego County Mexico 29 1558EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Oswego County Parish 29 1605EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A cold front which crossed the eastern Lake Ontario region during the afternoon hours, was accompanied by damaging thunderstorms. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Jefferson and Oswego counties. A portion of Route 104 in Mexico was closed by fallen trees. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Wake County East Portion 01 1935EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST A pond and a creek overflowed their banks, flooding Jordan Road and Ten-Ten Road near Garner. Flooding also occurred on Turnhipseed Road near Wendell. Guilford County Climax 04 1945EST 0 0 Flash Flood 05 0000EST Roads and homes were flooded when Climax Creek overflowed its banks. Stanly County North Portion 04 1948EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Several roads were flooded. Randolph County Countywide 04 1950EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Highway 49 and other rural roads were flooded. Other roads were flooded near Liberty. Montgomery County Northwest Portion 04 2035EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Numerous roads were flooded around Badin Lake. Alamance County Snow Camp 04 2140EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Numerous roads were flooded. Chatham County Siler City 04 2140EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Roads along Highway 421 were flooded. Scotland County Laurinburg 05 0015EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0130EST Several roads were flooded along Highway 15-501 Forsyth County 3 NW Rural Hall 05 1545EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Forsyth County 5 NE Rural Hall 05 1602EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Richmond County Rockingham 05 1656EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montgomery County 5 W Troy 05 1702EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Person County 10 SW Roxboro 05 1732EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Moore County West End 05 1802EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 73. A large tree damaged a church, and another damaged a home. a section of the roof on a furniture plant was damaged. Guilford County Greensboro 05 1805EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Davidson County Tyro 05 1810EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montgomery County South Portion 05 1820EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Roads were flooded across the southern portion of the county. Moore County Carthage 05 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees were blown down. Davidson County Thomasville 05 1825EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sampson County Clinton 05 1900EST 0 1 8K Lightning A man was injured and his home was damaged when lightning struck the house. Alamance County Alamance 05 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Highways 49 and 62 were flooded and closed. Moore County Central Portion 05 2350EST 0 0 Flash Flood 06 0100EST Water rescues had to be made due to flooding of Mclendon's Creek. Lee County Sanford 08 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1300EST 14 roads were closed, and cars were submerged downtown. One water rescue was made, and water entered several buisnesses. Moore County Countywide 08 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030EST Roads between Carthage and Aberdeen were flooded, and Little River flooded across U.S. 1 near Vass.A day care building was evacuated when water entered the building. Wake County Central Portion 08 0945EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100EST Several roads in Cary were closed by flooding, and water entered homes in Raleigh. Franklin County Bunn 08 1945EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Highway 39 was closed due to flooding. Wake County Central Portion 08 2010EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Hillsborough Street flooded, and a vehicle was stranded. A pond in Garner overflowed onto Timber Drive. Richmond County North Portion 08 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Little Mountain Creek flooded. Franklin County Franklinton 08 2200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330EST Streets in Franklinton were closed by flooding, including Highway 56.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Moore County East Portion 09 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Crane Creek and Lower Little River flooded. Alamance County Burlington 09 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Roads were flooded and closed. Homes were flooded and cars submerged. Orange County North Portion 09 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Several roads were flooded. Durham County Countywide 09 2035EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Several roads were flooded in downtown Durham. A creek flooded in northern Durham County. Davidson County Thomasville 09 2135EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2230EST Randolph Street was flooded and closed. Randolph County Countywide 09 2340EST 0 0 Flash Flood 10 0400EST The Pisgah Covered Bridge was washed away, and several other bridges were under water. Numerous roads were closed throughout the county. Montgomery County North Portion 10 0000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Creeks and streams overflowed their banks and covered roads. Moore County Carthage 10 1703EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830EST Roads near Carthage and Pinebluff were closed due to flooding. Harnett County Lillington 10 1725EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1930EST Numerous roads were flooded. A bridge was flooded on Highway 301. Stanly County Albemarle 16 0900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030EST Many streets in Albemarle were flooded, with water getting into some businesses. Several water rescues were made along Highway 52. Stanly County North Portion 16 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Numerous evacuations were made due to flooding of homes and businesses, and many roads were flooded in Badin and New London. Nash County Dortches 17 1701EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nash County 5 N Nashville 17 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down between Castalia and Red Oak. Nash County North Portion 17 1755EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Roads across northern Nash County were flooded, including Castalia Road and Landfill Road. Nash County 8 E Salem 17 1800EST 0 0 710K Lightning Lightning struck an elementary school. Guilford County Colfax 17 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Guilford County Greensboro 17 1930EST 0 0 12K Flash Flood 2015EST Numerous roads were flooded around the Piedmont Triad Airport, including New Gordon Road, High Point Road, and Bryant Road. An office was damaged by flooding. Davidson County Thomasville 17 1945EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Roads around Thomasville were flooded including I-85. Johnston County Clayton 18 1530EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cumberland County Hope Mills 18 1700EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Johnston County Benson 18 1700EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Johnston County Benson 18 1715EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sampson County Mingo 18 1759EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Durham County East Durham 22 1354EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wake County Wendell 22 1405EST 0 0 450K Lightning Lightning set fire to a home, destroying it. Orange County Cedar Grove 22 1600EST 1 0 Lightning A man was struck and killed by lightning. M26OU Guilford County Greensboro 22 1631EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cumberland County Hope Mills 23 1425EST 0 0 105K Lightning Lightning set a house on fire. Davidson County Lexington 31 1330EST 0 0 50K Lightning A lightning strike set fire to an apartment building. Guilford County Greensboro 31 1430EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630EST Roads were closed due to flooding. A bridge on Abernathy Road was under water. Randolph County Northwest Portion 31 1450EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST A bridge on Mendon Hall Road was flooded. Numerous roads were closed near Archdale. Davidson County Thomasville 31 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630EST Several streets were flooded, with water close to entering some homes. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal Pitt County Greenville 05 2100EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Local media reported Dickinson Avenue flooded and closed. Beaufort County 5 N Aurora 06 1130EST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) Beaufort County 911 Center reported brief tornado touchdown at a phosphate mine. Carteret County Morehead City 06 1645EST 0.2 20 0 0 50K Tornado (F0) 1647EST Police reported brief tornado touchdown across highway 70. Waterspout moved onshore then across highway 70 with trees down and damage to two structures.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal Beaufort County 5 E Washington 11 0625EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0700EST Beaufort County 911 Center reported that part of highway 264 near NC 32 flooded. Jones County 8 W Trenton 12 1540EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Jones County Sheriff reported parts of Highway 41, Chinquapin Chapel Road, and Wise Fork Road flooded. Carteret County 5 SW Cedar Is 14 1101EST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1102EST Public reported waterspout moved onshore near Open Grounds Farm then dissipated. Lenoir County 4 S Kinston 17 1930EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1935EST Trees reported down south of Route 11, and damage to several structures. Carteret County Newport 23 1415EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) public reported nickel size hail. Carteret County Newport 23 1430EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported on Gibbs Road. Carteret County Newport 23 1530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1545EST Many streets reported flooded in downtown Newport. NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest Cherokee County Murphy 15 2050EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Clay County Countywide 15 2100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company. NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal Currituck County Moyock 17 1540EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down north side of town. Currituck County Currituck 17 1610EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree down on Tulls Creek Road. Currituck County Knotts Is 17 1615EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Currituck County Moyock 18 1415EST 0 0 2K Lightning Lightning struck shed and caused fire in Ranchland Subdivision. Currituck County 1 W Moyock to 18 1415EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3 SW Moyock 1420EST Large tree down onto Universal Boulevard in Carolina Village Subdivision. Large tree limbs and power lines down. Currituck County 3 SW Moyock 18 1420EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central Surry County Salem 05 1310EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Stokes County King 05 1535EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1545EST Caswell County Camp Spgs 05 1617EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Caswell County 2 NE Camp Spgs 05 1620EST 0 0 15K Hail (1.50)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central Caswell County Southwest Portion 05 1710EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1810EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 5th produced hail up to golfball size and flash flooding.

A thunderstorm produced nickel to golf ball sized hail in King during a ten minute period.

A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball sized hail 2 miles northeast of Camp Springs, destroying a tobacco crop.

Heavy thunderstorm rains caused several roads in southwestern Caswell County to flood and be closed. Surry County Mt Airy 08 1835EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Thunderstorms during the early evening of the 8th produced flash flooding that closed numerous roads in the Mount Airy area. Stokes County Sandy Ridge 10 1925EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 10th produced flash flooding in Sandy Ridge that closed several roads. Caswell County 2 NW Pelham 14 0430EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0530EST Heavy thunderstorm rains during the morning of the 14th flooded roads 2 miles northwest of Pelham. Surry County 4 SE Mt Airy 15 1800EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorms during the evening of the 15th downed trees 4 miles southeast of Mount Airy. Rockingham County Wentworth 17 1724EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Stokes County 1 W Danbury 17 1735EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Rockingham County Oregon Hill 17 1750EST 0 0 Hail (0.80) Thunderstorms during the late afternoon and early evening of the 17th produced damaging winds and hail up to penny size.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Wentworth and 1 mile west of Danbury. Rockingham County 2 W Monroeton 22 1600EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Surry County 6 N Elkin 22 1607EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 22nd produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees 2 miles west of Monroeton and trees and power lines 6 miles north of Elkin. Surry County Mountain Park 27 1255EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds during the afternoon of the 27th downed trees in Mountain Park. Watauga County Zionville 28 1545EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1655EST Watauga County 8.5 NW Boone to 28 1710EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood Boone 1830EST Heavy thunderstorm rains during the afternoon of the 28th caused the north fork of the Ellison River to flash flood, 8 miles northwest of Boone, and Cove Creek to flash flood affecting the town of Zionville. Surry County Dobson 30 1315EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Wilkes County North Wilkesboro 30 1315EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Severe thunderstorms on the afternoon of the 30th produced damaging winds.

In North Wilkesboro, strong thunderstorm winds uprooted trees, with one landing on a vehicle. A portion of a facade was torn off a business and several power poles were knocked down.

Another storm downed trees and powerlines around Dobson.

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NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Columbus County Tabor City 16 1600EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1730EST Four to five inches of rain fell in less than two hours, causing ponding. Eight city streets were closed. Brunswick County 2 S Leland 23 1606EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail was reported near the Magnolia Greens golf course. New Hanover County 4 NNE Wilmington 23 1611EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) New Hanover 911 reported quarter size hail in Wrightsboro. NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Buncombe County Arden 01 1508EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. One tree fell on a mobile home. Burke County Morganton 03 0200EST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning struck a tree, which fell on a house and caused some light structural damage. Buncombe County Weaverville 04 1500EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Buncombe County Weaverville 04 1500EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Widespread power outages were reported across much of the northern portion of the county. Hail up to the size of pennies also covered the ground in portions of Weaverville. Mcdowell County Marion 04 1630EST 0 2 Lightning Lightning struck two men in a rain shelter at a golf course. Buncombe County Enka to 04 1810EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Asheville Buncombe County Enka to 04 1810EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Asheville Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Part of the tin roof was blown off of an auto shop. Part of the roof was blown off of a warehouse, causing a wall to collapse. Numerous power outages were reported in areas from Asheville to Black Mountain. Rutherford County Forest City 04 2000EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees, large tree limbs, and power lines were blown down. Buncombe County Asheville to 04 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood Biltmore 2200EST Slow-moving thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall flooded several roads in Biltmore Village. Up to 3 feet of water covered some roads. Several businesses were also flooded. Also, Beaverdam Rd was flooded from Asheville to areas north of the city. Henderson County Hendersonville 04 2000EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2300EST Numerous roads were flooded across the county. At least one vehicle succombed to high water, and the occupants required rescue. Gaston County Crowders 04 2000EST 0 0 10K Lightning Continuous lightning ignited several structural fires. Union County Monroe 04 2100EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Severe urban flooding developed, and several roads required closing. Rutherford County 4 SE Forest City 04 2100EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Several roads were flooded in the Sandy Mush area. Gaston County Cherryville 05 1446EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Caldwell County 5 NNW Lenoir 05 1500EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. One large tree crushed one car and heavily damaged another. A house was also damaged.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Lincoln County Lincolnton 05 1514EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Gaston County Cherryville 05 1520EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Henderson County Hendersonville 05 1530EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1800EST Severe urban flooding developed, with numerous roads flooded. Water entered some buildings, including the basements of homes, causing considerable damage. Mud Creek flooded in the southern part of Hendersonville and damaged a parking lot. Gaston County Mt Holly 05 1615EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Iredell County Union Grove to 05 1625EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 3 E Union Grove 1635EST Iredell County Harmony 05 1635EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1637EST Mecklenburg County Charlotte 05 1628EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown onto a house. Iredell County Troutman 05 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some small trees were blown down. Catawba County Hickory 05 2100EST 0 0 50K Heavy Rain 2200EST Heavy rainfall caused urban flooding to develop. A cinder block wall collapsed at a residence, damaging a vehicle. Water entered basements at several homes throughout the city. Caldwell County Lenoir 06 1900EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2100EST A small creek overflowed its banks and flooded Abington Rd and a store along the creek. Catawba County Longview to 06 2300EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood Hickory 07 0200EST Several streets were closed due to flooding. At least one vehicle was trapped by flood waters. Cleveland County 6 NE Shelby 07 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0200EST Fallston-Waco Road flooded near Buffalo Creek. Caldwell County Lenoir 07 1430EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Several creeks overflowed their banks and flooded adjacent roads, particularly around Kings Creek. Burke County Morganton 07 1430EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Urban flooding developed in Morganton, and a few creeks in Morganton and surrounding areas overflowed their banks. Iredell County 3 SE Mooresville 07 1725EST 0 1 Lightning A man was struck by lightning as we mowed his lawn. Iredell County Mazeppa 07 1730EST 0 1 Lightning A man was struck by lightning. Rowan County 8 NW Kannapolis 07 1855EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees and power lines were blown down. Also, some shingles were blown off the roof of a home and a fence was blown over. Transylvania County Brevard 08 1335EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Transylvania County Brevard 08 1400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown down.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Burke County Hildebran 09 1830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST A fish pond overflowed and flooded a portion of highway 70. Some small streams also flooded in the area. Mcdowell County Sugar Hill 09 1910EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Transylvania County Sapphire 10 1500EST 0 1 Lightning A man was injured in Gorges State Park when the stream he was swimming in was struck by lightning. Iredell County Mooresville 10 1845EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2200EST Severe urban flooding developed during the evening, with water entering the basements of some homes. By late in the evening, many roads were covered with 2 to 3 feet of water. Rowan County 4 WNW Woodleaf to 10 1930EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood Granite Quarry 2300EST Numerous creeks overflowed their banks and flooded adjacent roads, including Fourth Creek near Needmore. In Granite Quarry, 3 to 4 feet of water entered some homes. Rutherford County 11 N Forest City 11 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Cane Creek overflowed its banks and flooded a portion of highway 64. Polk County Countywide 11 2200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 12 0200EST Around 5 inches of rain fell across much of Polk County during the late evening of the 11th, resulting in widespread flooding of streams and roads across the county. One person was trapped in his home due to flooding along the North Pacolet River south of Columbus. Union County Weddington to 14 1715EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood Stallings 2300EST Union County Weddington to 14 1715EST 0 0 10K Lightning Stallings 2300EST Flash flooding developed first in Indian Trail on the evening of the 14th, and quickly expanded to Weddington and Stallings. Twelve Mile Creek, which is normally 2 feet wide, overflowed its banks and expanded to a width of 50 feet, flooding Forest Lawn Dr. Numerous homes were threatened by flood water, and 16 homes received at least minor water damage. Some motorists and residents required rescue from their vehicles and homes. Several homes were also struck by lightning. Mecklenburg County Charlotte to 14 1745EST 0 0 Flash Flood Matthews 1930EST Mecklenburg County Charlotte to 14 1745EST 0 0 Lightning Matthews 1930EST Severe urban flooding developed during the early evening, with several roads flooded and closed, including Freedom, Ashley, and Berry Hill Drives. Sam Newell Rd in Matthews was covered with 5 feet of water. Lightning also struck two homes. Gaston County Gastonia 14 1915EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rain resulted in standing water on I-85 near the highway 321 exit. One lane of the interstate was closed. Cleveland County Shelby 14 2000EST 0 0 10K Lightning A couple of house fires were started by lightning strikes. Iredell County Statesville 16 0115EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rowan County 5 SE Salisbury to 16 0800EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 10 SE Salisbury 17 1000EST Several small streams and creeks overflowed their banks in the Granite Quarry and Rockwell areas, resulting in flooding of vehicles, homes, roads, and apartment buildings. Several homes in the Granite Quarry area flooded for the second time in a week. Several cars at an apartment complex were damaged severely by flood waters. Union County Indian Trail 16 0930EST 0 2 Lightning Two people were struck by lightning.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Cleveland County Shelby 16 1400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Union County Fairview to 16 1645EST 0 0 Heavy Rain New Salem Union County Fairview 16 1645EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were uprooted and a well house was damaged in Fairview. Minor flooding occurred on a few roads in urban portions of Fairview and New Salem. Union County Monroe 16 1715EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Small streams flooded adjacent roads, stranding some people in their homes. Lincoln County 7 E Lincolnton 17 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Two large trees were blown down. Cleveland County Waco to 17 1548EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Shelby 1559EST Some trees were blown down. Cleveland County Belwood 17 1550EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cleveland County Grover 17 1630EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown down onto a house. Power outages were also reported. Cleveland County Grover 17 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1730EST A private lake overflowed and flooded part of Watterson Rd. Rowan County 2 S Rockwell 17 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830EST A tributary of Jennie Wolf Creek overflowed its banks, flooding Shuping Mill Rd near the Cabarrus County line. Davie County 3 S Mocksville 17 1924EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleveland County Kings Mtn 18 2220EST 0 0 1K Lightning Lightning struck a house, blowing out 2 windows. Cleveland County Kings Mtn 22 1400EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a substation, causing a power outage. Cleveland County Shelby 22 1400EST 0 1 Lightning Lightning struck a man. Alexander County Taylorsville 22 1413EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Henderson County 4 SW Mills River 22 1418EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Polk County 9 E Tryon 22 1420EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree and some power lines were blown down. Burke County Icard 22 1430EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Iredell County 5 W Statesville 22 1451EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A utility shed was blown over and some power lines were blown down. Rutherford County Lake Lure 22 1530EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rain caused a mudslide to develop. Rutherford County Lake Lure 22 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were blown down.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Cleveland County Kings Mtn 22 1530EST 0 1 Lightning Cleveland County 1 N Kings Mtn 22 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A person received minor injuries when he was struck by lightning in Kings Mountain. Also, high winds blew down several trees on County Line Rd. Catawba County Newton 22 1545EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Catawba County Sherrills Ford 22 1545EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Gaston County 2 W Bessemer City 22 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A line of trees was blown down on Chestnut Ridge Church Rd. Iredell County 3 S Troutman 22 1600EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Two homes received some minor roof damage. A couple of large pine trees were snapped off. Some boats were also damaged on the east side of Lake Norman. Cleveland County 5 E Shelby 22 1607EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were blown down on highway 74 between Shelby and Kings Mountain. One tree fell on and damaged a barn and a grain storage unit. Rowan County 5 W Salisbury 22 1615EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Five to six large oak trees were blown down. A barn was also damaged. Mecklenburg County 6 W Charlotte 22 1659EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 1703EST Wind equipment at the Charlotte/Douglass International Airport measured a wind gust of 62 mph. Trees and power lines were blown down in the same area. Mitchell County Buladean 23 0400EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0500EST As much as 5 inches of rain fell in only a couple of hours, resulting in flooding along some streams, including Spring Creek and Greasy Creek in the Hughes's Gap area. Cleveland County Kings Mtn 23 1530EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck a manufacturing plant, causing significant damage. Haywood County Waynesville 26 1610EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jackson County Sylva 26 1635EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County Lincolnton 31 1215EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning ignited a fire at a church, causing significant damage. Rowan County China Grove 31 1400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some large tree limbs were blown down. Rowan County China Grove 31 1400EST 0 0 100K Heavy Rain Heavy rain caused water to back up around a drainage system at a school, resulting in significant flood damage to the school. Macon County Highlands 31 1400EST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning ignited a fire at a house. NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West Burke County 3 W Northgate 08 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Burke County 3 W Northgate 08 1555CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Burke County Bowbells 08 1612CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West Ward County Kenmare 08 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1630CST Ward County Donnybrook 08 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1750CST Mountrail County 12 N Blaisdell 08 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Burke County Flaxton 08 1808CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Ward County (Mib)Minot Afb 09 0448CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Emmons County Strasburg 09 1013CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Emmons County Strasburg 09 1205CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1220CST Dunn County Killdeer 27 1639CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Adams County 15 E Haynes 27 1705CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Four inch tree limbs snapped in the town of North Lemmon. Ward County 15 SE Minot 27 1840CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) NORTH DAKOTA, East

NONE REPORTED. OHIO, East Monroe County Countywide 03 1355EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Numerous roads under water in western part of Monroe Co, after 4 inches of rain fell. Belmont County 1 S Barnesville to 03 1402EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1 S Baileys Mills 1600EST Just after 3 PM EDT, Route 800 south of Barnesville flooded. By 330 PM EDT, 3 feet of water covered Rte 147 near Baileys Mills. Tuscarawas County Bolivar to 04 1515EST 0 0 Flash Flood Mineral City 1615EST County Rd 107 near Bolivar Dam flooded. Route 800 flooded near Mineral City. Carroll County Dellroy to 05 1430EST 0 0 Flash Flood Carrollton 1600EST Route 9 north of Carrollton flooded at 330 PM EDT. Route 542 and County Rd 29, north of Dellroy, flooded by 5 PM EDT. Muskingum County 4 NW Zanesville 06 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1815EST Flooding on Route 146. Tuscarawas County Roswell 07 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830EST Route 36 flooded. Coshocton County Coshocton 09 1655EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1745EST Second Street flooded. Noble County Middleburg to 09 1740EST 0 0 Flash Flood Batesville 1845EST Near Middleburg, Route 564 had to be closed when flood waters reached 18 inches deep. West of Batesville, county road 31 flooded.

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OHIO, East Columbiana County 4 NW Hanoverton 09 1750EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1845EST Rochester and County Home Roads flooded. Harrison County Cadiz 09 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST County roads 4 and 12 flooded. Jefferson County Adena to 09 1920EST 0 0 Flash Flood 6 SE Adena 2015EST Several creeks overflowed, flooding numerous roads in Adena and across southern part of Jefferson Co. Belmont County Florence 09 1925EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Several roads closed by flooding. Monroe County Clarington to 09 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood Duffy 2200EST Serious road flooding of State Route 7, from Clarington to Hannibal to Duffy. Columbiana County Salem to 09 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood Leetonia 10 0500EST Road flooding continues. By 1230 AM EDT on 10th, the Center Fork of Beaver Creek overflowed its banks and extended the flooding. Noble County Carlisle 15 1745EST 0 0 Flash Flood 16 1300EST Routes 724 and 513, plus County Rd 6, closed by flooding. Belmont County Colerain 15 1832EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Harrison County Countywide 15 1845EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large trees down. Guernsey County Quaker City 15 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 16 0015EST Several streams overflowed at 8 PM EDT. By 10 PM EDT, Routes 265 and 285 were flooded. Belmont County Hendrysburg 15 1950EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2020EST Over 2 inches of rain caused flooding on, and the closing of, Route 800. Monroe County 4.5 NW Hamilton 15 1950EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2050EST Routes 78 and 379 closed because of flooding. Noble County East Union to 15 2025EST 0 0 Flash Flood Summerfield 16 0830EST In eastern Noble Co, Route 78 flooded near Summerfield; Route 260 flooded near Carlisle; and Route 513 and County Rd 6 flooded near East Union. Flood waters from Beaver Creek near Batesville, continued the flooding through 930 AM EDT on 16th. Jefferson County Dillonvale to 15 2100EST 0 0 150K Flash Flood Smithfield 16 0300EST Route 152 flooded near Smithfield. County roads 4, 7, 8, 11,17, 18, and 21 flooded in Dillonvale and Wells Twp and elsewhere. At least 20 homes suffered flood damage. 15 families were evacuated. Asphalt on some county roads was ripped up. Carroll County Minerva to 16 1350EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Malvern Large tree limbs and power lines downed by wind between Minerva and Malvern. Coshocton County Warsaw to 16 1645EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Coshocton Many trees down in central Coshocton Co.

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OHIO, East Muskingum County White Cottage 22 0600EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines blown down. Guernsey County Quaker City 22 0645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees down. Coshocton County West Lafayette 26 1935EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees down. Tuscarawas County Newcomerstown 26 1945EST 0 0 28K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1950EST Many trees and power lines blown down. One tree fell on mobile home, another fell onto a house. Roof blown off. Another tree fell on car. Coshocton County Fresno 26 1950EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees down. Guernsey County Cambridge 26 1950EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Muskingum County Frayszeburg 26 2000EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) In northwest part of county, 13 roads closed by fallen trees. Carroll County Perryville 26 2000EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree blew down, blocking Route 164. Harrison County Freeport 26 2010EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down, especially near Freeport. Noble County Batesville to 26 2010EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Summerfield Trees and power lines blown down. Jefferson County Countywide 26 2020EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down. 4000 customers lost electric power. Belmont County Countywide 26 2030EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several roads blocked by fallen trees, including County Roads 4, 5, 26, 80, 92, and 214. About 8000 customers lost electric power throughout the county. Monroe County Malaga 26 2040EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees down. Columbiana County East Liverpool 27 0240EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Belmont County Barnesville 27 0535EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Belmont County Warnock 27 0640EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0730EST Route 9 flooded. Carroll County Malvern 27 0745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Jefferson County Bradley 27 0845EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down south of Smithfield. Coshocton County Warsaw 27 1320EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Muskingum County White Cottage 27 1325EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down.

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OHIO, East Carroll County Carrollton 27 1335EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Noble County Sarahsville 27 1357EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down. Jefferson County Richmond 27 1410EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coshocton County 2 S Warsaw to 27 1410EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 7 WNW Coshocton 2000EST School buses stranded by flash flood at intersection of County Road 41 and Township Road 78. Another person stranded in car, surrounded by high water, on Township Road 48. Bridge washed out on State Route 60. Doppler radar estimated that on Simmons Run, more than 3 inches of rain fell from 2 to 3 pm EDT with a total of 6.2 inches, from 1 pm to 4 pm EDT. On Flint Run, more than 3.5 inches of rain fell from 2 to 3 pm EDT, with a total of 6.9 inches from 1 pm to 4 pm EDT. Flooding of State Route 60, Township Road 55, and County Road 41 continued through 9 PM EDT. Tuscarawas County New Philadelphia 27 1420EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Monroe County Countywide 27 1420EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1430EST Numerous trees down. Noble County Carlisle 27 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530EST Roads flooded. Jefferson County Richmond 27 1525EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Belmont County Centerville 27 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Route 9 flooded. Noble County Caldwell to 29 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood Dexter City 2130EST Roads flooded from Caldwell to Dexter City. Noble County East Union to 29 1930EST 0 0 Flash Flood Summerfield 30 0030EST Flooding in East Union. Routes 260, 513, and 78 closed by flooding. In the Summerfield area, Routes 5A, 6, and 16 closed by flooding. Coshocton County Countywide 30 0613EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030EST Starting 7:13 AM EDT, numerous roads, especially in northern part of Coshocton County, were flooded. By 8:30 AM EDT, Mill Creek went out of its banks and flooded roads about 2 miles north of Coshocton. Some roads flooded: county road 12, state route 643, township road 1159, and route 36. Jefferson County Wintersville 30 0618EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0745EST One basement flooded. Carroll County 3 SE Mechanicstown 30 0705EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1030EST Yellow Creek overflowed, flooding roads. Numerous basements flooded. Tuscarawas County New Philadelphia 30 0720EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1030EST Tuscarawas River went out of its banks, flooding Lighthouse Point Road, and numerous houses and basements in Shalmar Estates. OHIO, North Wood County Bowling Green 01 1835EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed five miles northwest of Bowling Green.

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OHIO, North Wood County Bowling Green 01 1835EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds estimated to be at least 58 mph blew down 15 to 20 tents at the Wood County Fairgrounds. There were no injuries. Richland County Plymouth 02 1455EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Ashland County Mifflin 02 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Richland County Mansfield to 02 1540EST 0 0 500K Flash Flood Ontario 1730EST Thunderstorms dumped one to three inches of rain on portions of Richland County in a short period of time. Three inches of rain was measured by spotters in Mansfield in less than two hours. Widespread urban and lowland flooding occurred across the county with the Mansfield and Ontario areas most severely affected. Water eight feet deep was reported in an underpass on the east side of Mansfield with up to three feet of water on many other area roads. Several vehicles were stranded in the flood waters. In Mansfield, a basement wall collapsed causing extensive damage to a home. Several hundred other homes in the county experienced basement flooding. Ottawa County Marblehead 02 1625EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. OHZ029 Richland 02 1730EST 0 0 Flood 2130EST Urban and lowland flooding continued in Richland County through the evening hours. Heavy rains late in the afternoon caused many small streams and creeks to leave their banks flooding many areas. Water as much as three feet deep was observed on county roads until well after dark. Many road closures occurred. Several hundred homes experienced basement flooding. Lucas County Oregon 02 1755EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Lorain County Kipton 03 1345EST 0.1 50 0 0 15K 50K Tornado (F0) A small tornado touched down four miles northeast of Kipton in Henrietta Township near the intersection of Garfield and Baumhart Roads. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 200 yards and had a damage path up to 50 yards in width. One home sustained some minor damage. Several trees and a power pole were downed. Some crop damage also occurred in a nearby field. Lorain County Amherst 03 1400EST 0.1 50 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) The parent thunderstorm that spawned the tornado in Henrietta Township produced a second tornado north of Amherst. This touchdown occurred near State Route 2 between State Route 58 and Terra Lane. The tornado was on the ground for around 300 yards and had a damage path up to 50 yards in width. No structural damage occurred, but several trees were toppled along the damage path. Wood County Weston 03 2231EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Lucas County Maumee 03 2255EST 0 0 12K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2300EST Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs. Wood County Custar 04 1240EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was observed west of Custar near the Henry County line. The funnel came within 20 feet of touching the ground. No damage occurred. Trumbull County Hubbard 04 1433EST 0 0 20K Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail was observed. OHZ032 Stark 04 1500EST 0 0 50K Flood 1630EST Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains on portions of Stark County. Several roads were flooded near Magnolia. Minor basement flooding also occurred. Wood County Portage 04 1535EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Penny to nickel size hail was observed.

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OHIO, North Lake County Madison 04 1610EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Wood County Countywide 04 1705EST 0 0 750K Flash Flood 1930EST Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains on portions of Wood County. 2.38 inches of rain was measured in Bowling Green with just over 3 inches in Cygnet. Urban and lowland flooding occurred throughout the county with the east side of Bowling Green seeing the worst flooding. Extensive flooding occurred on the Bowling Green State University campus with water up to three feet deep at some locations. The Quail Hollow subdivision also experienced a lot of flooding with water over 18 inches deep outside of many homes. Many streets and roads had to be closed and several vehicles became stranded in the flood waters. Dozens of homes in the county experienced basement flooding. Seneca County Bascom 04 1724EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Ottawa County Oak Harbor 04 1740EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed north of Oak Harbor. Seneca County Amsden 04 1750EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one large tree south of Amsden. Cuyahoga County Moreland Hills 04 1808EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one tree and a large limb. Seneca County Bloomville 04 1815EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed north of Bloomville. Stark County Hartville 04 1830EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Stark County Uniontown 04 1830EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one tree and one large limb. Summit County Countywide 04 1830EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs. Portage County Suffield 04 1840EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. OHZ018 Seneca 04 1800EST 0 0 100K Flood 2100EST Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains on portions of Seneca County. Several roads were flooded near Bascom. Minor basement flooding also occurred. OHZ017 Hancock 04 1800EST 0 0 100K Flood 2000EST Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains on portions of Hancock County. Several roads were flooded near Van Buren. Minor basement flooding also occurred. Ashland County North Portion 05 1506EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1745EST Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains on portions of Ashland County. Lowland flooding occurred across the northern half of the county. Several roads were closed near Polk and Nankin. A car was washed off Rowsburg Road (County Road 1302) to the east of Interstate 71. Flood waters were reported to be up to three feet deep. OHZ003 Lucas 05 1530EST 0 0 50K Flood 1800EST Heavy rains fell on the western portion of Lucas County. Lowland and urban flooding occurred in and around Swanton. Summit County Greensburg 05 1600EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in Green Township.

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OHIO, North Stark County Uniontown 05 1700EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Summit County Lakemore 05 1700EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one tree south of Lakemore in Springfield Township. OHZ020 Medina 05 1540EST 0 0 50K Flood 2000EST Heavy rain fell on portions of Medina County causing several small streams and creeks to leave their banks. Several roads were flooded and had to be briefly closed. OHZ032 Stark 05 1750EST 0 0 100K Flood 2030EST Heavy rains fell on Stark County. Lowland flooding occurred across the county and several small streams and creeks left their banks. Several roads had to be briefly closed. OHZ023 Trumbull 06 1220EST 0 0 100K Flood 1530EST Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains on Trumbull County causing a couple small streams to leave their banks and flood lowland areas. There were several road closures in and around Leavittsburg. OHZ020 Medina 08 1315EST 0 0 50K Flood 1600EST Thunderstorms producing more than an inch of rain per hour moved across Medina County. Urban and lowland flooding occurred throughout Medina County. Several roads had to be temporarily closed. Mahoning County Countywide 09 1845EST 0 0 450K Flash Flood 2100EST Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains on Mahoning County causing urban and lowland flooding in the Youngstown and Boardman areas. Spotters measured 3.6 inches of rain in Youngstown. Many streets were flooded and dozens of homes experienced basement flooding. A few vehicles became stranded in the flood waters which were up to four feet deep at some locations. Several basement apartments had to be evacuated because of flooding. Ashland County Jeromesville 16 1445EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs. Lorain County Penfield 16 1645EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Medina County Chatham 16 1700EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Wayne County Orrville 16 1740EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was observed. Wayne County Shreve 16 1840EST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs. Ashtabula County Ashtabula 16 1900EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed on the west side of Ashtabula. Holmes County Millersburg 16 1900EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds toppled two large trees three miles northwest of Millersburg. Ashtabula County Ashtabula 16 1905EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Penny to quarter size hail was observed. Ottawa County Elmore 21 1235EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed near Elmore. Wood County Sugar Ridge 21 2330EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees.

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OHIO, North Wood County Luckey 21 2335EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees. Wood County Bowling Green 21 2340EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Wood County Bowling Green 21 2340EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs. Sandusky County Bellevue 21 2350EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed many trees in Bellvue. Dozens of other trees were downed across the county line in Huron County. Several buildings and vehicles sustained minor damage. Huron County Strongs Ridge 21 2351EST 0 0 800K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A thunderstorm downburst with winds estimated at 70 mph caused considerable damage. The section of Bellevue in Huron County was the hardest hit part of the city. Around 150 trees were downed on the northeast side of Bellvue with damage reported on every street. Fifty homes and many cars were damaged in this area. Over two dozen streets were blocked by fallen trees and limbs. A construction trailer was overturned and destroyed. The winds were strong enough to move several parked railroad cars over 200 feet. Lorain County Oberlin 22 0047EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed many trees in Oberlin. Portage County Ravenna 26 0230EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed trees north and west of Ravenna. Ashtabula County Ashtabula to 26 0235EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Richmond Center Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree southeast of Ashtabula and several large limbs near Richmond Center. Trumbull County Southington 26 0245EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Trumbull County Vienna to 26 0245EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Burghill 0255EST Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Vienna and Burghill. Mahoning County Boardman 26 1109EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed over 20 trees in Boardman. Lucas County Waterville 26 1700EST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs in Waterville. Hancock County Findlay Arpt 26 1705EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the Findlay Airport. Wood County Rudolph 26 1710EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one large tree and one power pole. Seneca County Fostoria 26 1719EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed two large trees. Sandusky County Fremont 26 1740EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs. Wyandot County Upper Sandusky 26 1740EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Hancock County Findlay 26 1757EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed many large tree limbs in Findlay.

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OHIO, North Crawford County Bucyrus to 26 1800EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Galion 1815EST Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs near Bucyrus and in Galion. Marion County Countywide 26 1810EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed trees across the county. Marion County Marion 26 1820EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Richland County Mansfield 26 1825EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. Marion County Countywide 26 1840EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across the county. The worst damage occurred in the western half of the county. Two cars were damaged by fallen trees in Marion. Morrow County Mt Gilead 26 1845EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1850EST Thunderstorm winds downed many trees near Mount Gilead. Several tents were blown down at the county fairgrounds. A concession trailer at the fair was crushed by a tree. Morrow County Marengo 26 1846EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) A 66 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured near Marengo. At least two large trees were downed. Ashland County Countywide 26 1900EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees across the county. Wayne County Congress to 26 1900EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wooster 1915EST Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs in Congress and Wooster. Knox County Countywide 26 1905EST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1930EST Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated to be around 70 mph caused widespread damage. A 60 mph gust was measured by spotters in Mount Vernon at 8:10 p.m. Well over 100 trees were downed in the county with 30 in Mount Vernon alone. Homes were damaged in both Mount Vernon and Centerburg. Widespread power outages occurred and many roads and highways were blocked by fallen trees. Holmes County Killbuck to 26 1915EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Stillwell Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Killbuck and Stillwell. Knox County Countywide 26 1916EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees across the county. Stark County Brewster 26 1930EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs. Lorain County Avon Lake 26 2240EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Cuyahoga County Brecksville 27 0005EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of large tree limbs. Geauga County Welshfield 27 0005EST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed two trees near Welshfield. Summit County Cuyahoga Falls 27 0040EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one tree and one large limb.

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OHIO, North Summit County Tallmadge 27 0045EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew a large tree down on top of a house. Portage County Kent 27 0110EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Portage County Brimfield 27 0127EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trained spotters measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust. At least one large tree was downed. OHZ021 Summit 27 0130EST 0 0 150K Flood 0530EST Thunderstorms dumped two to three inches of rain on much of Summit County. Spotters in Cuyahoga Falls measured 2.2 inches of rain during a 53 minute period ending at 2:30 a.m. Several small streams and creeks left their banks resulting in areas of lowland flooding. Dozens of homes in the county experienced basement flooding. Portage County Atwater 27 0130EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees east of Atwater. Crawford County Galion 27 0150EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs. Stark County Robertsville 27 0205EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one tree and a few large tree limbs. Ashland County Ashland 27 0335EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Wayne County Wooster 27 0350EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs. Knox County Fredericktown 27 0405EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs north of Fredericktown. Holmes County Millersburg 27 0445EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs. Stark County Waynesburg 27 0740EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed. Medina County Remson Corners 27 1235EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of large tree limbs. Morrow County Sparta 27 1350EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed one tree and a few large limbs. Knox County Danville 27 1430EST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed two trees and a few large limbs. Holmes County Killbuck 27 1505EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees. OHZ022 Portage 27 0205EST 0 0 75K Flood 0600EST Thunderstorms dumped one to three inches of rain on much of Portage County causing widespread urban and lowland flooding. Several small streams and creeks left their banks forcing the closure of a couple roads in the southern portion of the county. Marion County Marion 29 1345EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail was observed.

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OHIO, North Trumbull County Countywide 29 1815EST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 2130EST Thunderstorms dumped up to three inches of rain on Trumbull County during the evening hours. Spotters in Warren measured 2.34 inches of rain between 6 and 7 p.m. with a storm total of 2.75 inches. 2.90 inches of rain was measured in Leavittsburg with 2.5 inches in Howland Township. Widespread urban and lowland flooding occurred in the county. Water up to two feet deep was reported on roads in Warren, Niles and Howland Township. Dozens of basements experienced basement flooding. OHIO, Northwest Williams County Montpelier 01 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. Paulding County Payne 01 1640EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Paulding County Payne 01 1652EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Paulding County Payne 01 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and limbs down. Van Wert County 2 N Convoy 01 1705EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Barn roof blown off. Paulding County Grover Hill 01 1717EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Paulding County Payne 01 1717EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Allen County Countywide 02 2200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 03 0030EST Water was reported over several county roads, with some areas seeing flowing water up to a foot deep. 2 to 3 inches of rain fell mainly from Lima southwest to between Spencerville and Fort Shawnee. Henry County Hamler 04 1613EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Wert County Convoy 26 1020EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs reported down. Van Wert County 3 SE Convoy 26 1025EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees reported down between Convoy and Van Wert. Defiance County Hicksville 26 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Williams County 3 NW Bryan 26 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees reported blown down. Fulton County 7 NW Wauseon 26 1619EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Three power poles were blown down near Oak Shade. Paulding County Payne 26 1619EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Defiance County 1 E Defiance 26 1635EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large tree branches were blown down, blocking some roads. Van Wert County 1 S Willshire 26 1658EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power line reported down in the area. Henry County Florida 26 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs and power lines blown down.

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OHIO, Northwest Allen County Lima 26 1738EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines reported blown down. A tree fell down onto an occupied vehicle. No injuries were reported. Allen County Ft Shawnee 26 1740EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Putnam County Leipsic 26 1740EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Allen County 3 S Lima 26 1751EST 0.1 10 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) Brief touchdown reported near State Route 65 and Interstate 75. 1 barn received damage from the tornado. Allen County Ft Shawnee 26 1822EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous trees were reported down, all lying in a south to southeast direction. OHIO, Southeast Washington County Reno 09 1905EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2000EST Mill Run and Coal Run flooded. A few evacuations occurred along Coal Run. Lawrence County 1 NE Scottown 11 1515EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1615EST Little Indian Guyan Creek flooded and damaged Route 37. Gallia County Bidwell 11 1610EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1700EST Roads were flooded by small streams. Vinton County South Portion 22 1130EST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1300EST Near Allensville, Kelley Branch washed out culverts and private bridges. Riles Run overflowed. A car was driven into flood waters along Route 18. Numerous private bridges were damaged. Perry County Somerset 27 1305EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morgan County Mc Connelsville 27 1320EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were knocked down along Route 376. Athens County Stewart 27 1342EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. OHIO, Southwest Mercer County Rockford 01 1927EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1931EST Mercer County Ft Recovery 01 2130EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2133EST Large limbs were knocked down. Mercer County 6 W St Henry 01 2159EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2201EST Large limbs were downed. Mercer County Celina 01 2205EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2209EST Large limbs were downed. Auglaize County 1 SW St Marys to 01 2210EST 6 100 0 0 10K Tornado (F1) 5 W Wapakoneta 2225EST A weak tornado with winds estimated at 80 mph skipped up and down several times across the western part of the county. The tornado traveled mostly over fields and downed numerous trees and powerlines.

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OHIO, Southwest Auglaize County 2 E Wapakoneta 01 2300EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2303EST Trees and powerlines were downed. OHZ034 Mercer 01 2343EST 0 0 Flood 02 0030EST A slow moving thunderstorm produced heavy rain across the county during the late evening. Several rural roads were flooded and impassible. Darke County 3 S Greenville 01 2350EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2354EST Trees were knocked down. Miami County Tipp City 02 0007EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0011EST Several trees and large limbs were knocked down. Logan County Bellefontaine 02 0045EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0049EST Two trees were downed. OHZ034>035-035- Mercer - Auglaize - Shelby - Logan - Champaign - Clark - Montgomery 043>044-052>053-061 02 0215EST 0 0 Flood 2330EST A line of strong thunderstorms moved across the Miami Valley during the early morning, producing two to three inches of rain. The heavy rain caused flooding of roads in the Dayton and Springfield vicinities. Scattered thunderstorms redeveloped during the late afternoon and evening across west central Ohio. The storms were slow moving and dropped heavy rain, causing localized flooding of roads. Hamilton County Newtown 02 0540EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0640EST Numerous roads were flooded across the eastern part of the county. Clermont County Milford to 02 0615EST 0 0 Flash Flood Mt Carmel 0640EST Hall Run Creek came out of its banks. Several roads were flooded, stranding a couple of vehicles. A few homes sustained basement flooding near Milford. OHZ034-042>044- Mercer - Darke - Shelby - Logan - Madison - Franklin - Fairfield - Brown - Adams 054>055-065-079-081 04 0905EST 0 0 Flood 1800EST Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms moved across central and south central Ohio during the late morning and early afternoon, and across west central Ohio in the late afternoon. The storms produced two to four inches of rain, causing flooding of numerous roads and creeks to rise out of their banks. In the Columbus metro area, several underpasses and a shopping mall parking lot flooded, stranding a number of vehicles in up to two feet of water. Franklin County Hilliard 04 1000EST 1 0 Lightning A man working on a roof was struck by lightning and later died at the hospital. M17LS Clark County South Vienna 04 1200EST 0 1 Lightning A 41 year old man doing construction along State Route 54 complained of tingling in his legs after lightning struck a nearby metal guardrail. He was treated for his injuries at a nearby hospital and released. Fairfield County Pickerington 07 1105EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1108EST Numerous trees were downed. OHZ053-055 Clark - Franklin 07 1440EST 0 0 Flood 1915EST Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain caused localized street flooding in Columbus and Springfield.

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OHIO, Southwest Brown County Hamersville 07 1530EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1533EST Trees and powerlines were downed. Two trees fell on a house, causing minor damage. Warren County Pekin 07 1553EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1556EST Greene County Beavercreek 07 1614EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1617EST OHZ077>078-082 Hamilton - Clermont - Pike 08 1711EST 0 0 Flood 2000EST Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain caused localized flooding of roads in the Cincinnati metro area, and across portions of south central Ohio. Hamilton County California 08 1738EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1915EST Sutton Road was flooded with twelve to eighteen inches of water. OHZ070-077-079-082 Butler - Hamilton - Brown - Pike 09 1236EST 0 0 Flood 1745EST Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain produced localized flooding across southwest and south central Ohio during the afternoon. Several roads were flooded and creeks came out of their banks. OHZ064>065 Pickaway - Fairfield 10 1400EST 0 0 Flood 1440EST An isolated thunderstorm with heavy rain caused flooding of roads between Circleville and Amanda. Adams County Winchester 11 1156EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1330EST Several roads were flooded. Adams County Winchester 11 1156EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1159EST Trees were downed. Scioto County Rarden 11 1320EST 0 0 3K Hail (1.75) 1324EST Logan County Bellefontaine 11 1410EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1414EST Hamilton County 2 N Madeira 11 1915EST 0 0 3K Hail (1.75) 1919EST OHZ046-055-055 Delaware - Franklin 12 1915EST 0 0 Flood 2115EST An isolated thunderstorm remained nearly stationary across the northern Columbus suburbs, from Dublin to Powell. Three to five inches fell during the evening, causing creeks to rise out of their banks and street flooding. Franklin County 3 NE Dublin 12 2015EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2115EST Sawmill and Smoky Row Roads were flooded with several vehicles stranded in high water. Numerous homes had basement flooding. OHZ055-055>056- Franklin - Licking - Warren - Hamilton 071-077 15 1445EST 0 0 Flood 1930EST Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain caused localized flooding of roads and creeks to rise out of their banks in the Cincinnati and Columbus metro areas during the late afternoon and evening.

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OHIO, Southwest Franklin County Bexley to 15 1930EST 0 0 80K Flash Flood Gahanna 2030EST Thunderstorms that produced locally five to seven inches of rain inundated the east side of Columbus during the evening. Street flooding occurred from Bexley north to Gahanna with numerous road closures. Several homes in Bexley neighborhoods had flooded basements, with high water forcing 25 families out of their homes. Seventeen structures sustained major damage from flooding. Hamilton County 2 N Delhi 22 0630EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0634EST OHZ073-080>081-088 Ross - Highland - Adams - Scioto 22 0945EST 0 0 Flood 1345EST A cluster of thunderstorms produced heavy rain across south central Ohio during the morning and early afternoon. The rain caused numerous road closures due to high water and creeks to rise out of their banks. Adams County West Union 22 0950EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0954EST Several trees were downed along State Route 136. Highland County 8 S Hillsboro 22 1020EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1024EST Trees were knocked down. Adams County Manchester 22 1040EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1044EST Trees and powerlines were downed. Adams County Seaman 22 1045EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1200EST Several roads were flooded with up to two to three feet of water. Voluntary evacuations of flooded homes were ordered in town. Pike County 5 W Latham 22 1130EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1230EST A bridge along State Route 124 was washed out. Highland County 4 W Belfast 22 1200EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 1300EST A bridge was washed out on State Route 247. Mercer County Mendon 26 1735EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1740EST Tree limbs were downed. A few barns had roofs blown off in Rockford. Auglaize County Countywide 26 1750EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1810EST Numerous trees, large limbs and power poles were downed across the county, including thirty trees that fell along the southeast shore of Grand Lake Saint Marys. Several trees were knocked down on homes and vehicles in Saint Marys, causing major damage. A barn had siding peeled off east of Saint Marys. Shelby County Botkins 26 1753EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Hardin County Kenton 26 1805EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1810EST Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the town, including several that fell on houses and vehicles. Seventeen streets were blocked by fallen trees. Shelby County Anna 26 1812EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1816EST Trees were downed. Logan County Russells Pt to 26 1820EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Bellefontaine 1830EST Several large trees were uprooted and downed. One home was destroyed by a fallen tree on Orchard Island.

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OHIO, Southwest Hardin County Countywide 26 1830EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1842EST Trees were knocked down. Delaware County Delaware to 26 1840EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Powell 1848EST Several trees up to twelve inches in diameter were knocked down across the southern and central portions of the county. Union County Richwood 26 1843EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1847EST Several trees were downed. Licking County Newark 26 1930EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1934EST Trees were downed, including a few that fell on a house and on a vehicle. Clark County Springfield 27 0455EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0500EST Numerous trees were downed on the northeast side of town. Ten streets were blocked by fallen trees, and one vehicle was struck by a tree. Franklin County Dublin 27 0515EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0519EST Delaware County Powell 27 0530EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0534EST Trees were downed. Madison County Plain City 27 0545EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0549EST Two trees were knocked down. OHZ055-055 Franklin 27 0645EST 0 0 Flood 0815EST Strong thunderstorms with heavy rain remained nearly stationary across the northwest part of the Columbus metro area during the early morning. Locally two to three inches fell in about two hours in Dublin, causing high water on several roads. Montgomery County 5 N Dayton 27 1056EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 1100EST Trees and powerlines were downed. Clark County New Carlisle 27 1100EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1104EST Several hangars at Barnhart Memorial Airport sustained minor damage. A windmill was destroyed. Miami County Troy 27 1108EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1112EST Trees were knocked down. Warren County Waynesville 27 1120EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1125EST Trees and large limbs were knocked down. Clark County 4 SE Springfield 27 1124EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Clinton County Wilmington 27 1130EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1134EST Two large limbs were downed. Greene County Xenia to 27 1135EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Jamestown 1145EST Numerous trees and large limbs were downed.

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OHIO, Southwest Fayette County Washington Court Hou 27 1140EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1144EST Several trees and large limbs were downed. A restaurant awning was blown down. Brown County 2 E Bardwell 27 1200EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1205EST Numerous trees and powerlines were downed. Siding was peeled off of a barn. Pickaway County Countywide 27 1200EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1215EST Trees and powerlines were downed. Ross County Bainbridge 27 1208EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1211EST A mobile home being towed on a flatbed truck on US Route 50 was destroyed. One home had its roof blown off, and trees were downed throughout town. Ross County Chillicothe 27 1226EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1229EST Trees and powerlines were downed. Fairfield County Lancaster 27 1310EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1314EST Several trees and large limbs were downed. Fallen trees caused minor damage to a house, and significant damage to a parked vehicle. Delaware County Ashley 27 1335EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1339EST Trees were downed. Franklin County Westerville to 27 1843EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) New Albany 1853EST OHZ055 Franklin 30 0345EST 0 0 Flood 0500EST An area of heavy rain dumped three to four inches in the Columbus metro area during the early morning. Several roads were flooded across the county, and a few creeks on the east side of Columbus rose out of their banks. OKLAHOMA, Eastern Osage County Barnsdall 01 1530CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour tipped over a mobile home just east of Barnsdall. No injuries were reported. Osage County 2 S Wynona 01 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) A 59 mile an hour wind gust was recorded by an Oklahoma mesonet site. Wagoner County 3 N Broken Arrow 01 1705CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged a barn including ripping it sheet metal roof off. There were also power outages in the area due to a blown tranformer. Tulsa County 7 ENE Tulsa 01 1709CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail fell near the intersection of Pine Street and Highway 169 or 7 miles east northeast of downtown Tulsa. Tulsa County Owasso 01 1711CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wagoner County Coweta 01 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wagoner County Coweta 01 1720CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down roughly 20 good size trees and numerous tree limbs. Power lines and power poles were also blown down leaving much of the city without power. Creek County Kiefer 01 1730CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down large trees. Some of the tree limbs fell on houses causing roof damage. A storm siren was also damage by the wind.

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Tulsa County Owasso 01 1732CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down power lines causing power outages and ripped shingles from the roofs of several homes. Tulsa County 3 E Glenpool 01 1736CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 80 miles an hour by an off duty national weather service employee. Several homes in the neighborhood had shingles blow off their roof and power was also interrupted by the storm. Okmulgee County 4 W Hector 01 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) An Oklahoma mesonet site recorded a 69 mile an hour wind gust. Tulsa County Tulsa 01 1742CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines mainly across the southern part of the city of Tulsa. Some cars were damaged by the debris and up to 38,000 customers lost power. Okmulgee County Hector 01 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Rogers County 6 W Claremore 01 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree. Tulsa County 2 S Jenks 01 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A 63 mile an hour winds gust was measured by a spotter near the intersection of 121st street and Peoria Avenue. Tulsa County Jenks 01 1745CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and ripped part of a sheet metal roof off a storage building at a lumber company. A sign was also blown off it hinges at another business. Tulsa County Bixby 01 1750CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several trees and power lines. Wagoner County 5 S Coweta 01 1802CST 0 1 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree down onto a mobile home almost completely destroying it. A man inside the mobile home was cut by debris flying off the headboard of his bed during the impact. Muskogee County 5 SSE Haskell 01 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A thunderstorm wind of 58 miles an hour was recorded at an Oklahoma mesonet site. Wagoner County Wagoner 01 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Cherokee County 1 W Hulbert 01 1812CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Mayes County Locust Grove 01 1815CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree. Muskogee County Muskogee 01 1841CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree down. Cherokee County Tahlequah 01 1842CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated by a spotter at 60 miles an hour blew down power lines. Mcintosh County Eufaula 01 1900CST 1 0 Lightning A man was struck by lightning while standing in a parking lot near Eufaula Cove on Lake Eufaula. The man was attending a festival at the time. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. M29OU Muskogee County 2 SE Webbers Falls 01 1912CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour tipped a tractor-trailer over while it was crossing the Arkansas River bridge on Interstate 40. Another tractor-trailer ran into it. Sequoyah County Gore 01 1912CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Adair County 1 E Bunch 01 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pittsburg County 5 SW Quinton 01 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour blew down numerous large trees. Sequoyah County Gans 01 1936CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sequoyah County Muldrow 01 1940CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged the roofs of a funeral home and a small shopping mall. Haskell County Keota 01 1945CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour blew trees down and damage the roofs of several homes. Sequoyah County Roland 01 1949CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour caused some damage in and near Roland. A trailer at a RV dealership was blown over in town and a church west of town lost a porch roof. The roof fell on a van. Sequoyah County Sallisaw 01 1953CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees. Le Flore County Pocola 01 1956CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Haskell County Lequire 01 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Le Flore County 3 ENE Wister 01 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) A 73 miles an hour wind gust was recorded by an Oklahoma mesonet site. Washington County 5 WNW Bartlesville 02 0002CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County 7 NE Ochelata 02 0057CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs and stripped some tin from a barn. Osage County 2 N Apperson 02 0100CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour overturned a trailer. Pawnee County Cleveland 02 0130CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew several trees down. The wind also knocked down power lines causing the whole city to be without power. Tulsa County Tulsa 02 0330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0430CST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused severe street flooding in many places across the city of Tulsa. Muskogee County Muskogee 02 0435CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew numerous trees and power lines down. Wagoner County Central Portion 02 0630CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 0830CST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused flash flooding in central Wagoner county between Coweta and Wagoner. Two bridges on secondary roads were washed out. Osage County 6 W Hominy 03 0057CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pawnee County Cleveland 03 0113CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Okmulgee County Okmulgee 03 0150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew several trees down. Osage County 1.5 E Hominy 03 0200CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew part of the roof and the porch of a mobile home off. An adjacent garage also lost its roof.

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Creek County Drumright 03 0211CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Muskogee County Haskell 03 0220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several large tree limbs and trees. Wagoner County Okay 03 0250CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Creek County Depew 03 0300CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Okmulgee County Beggs 03 0300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew numerous trees down. Cherokee County 3 SSW Cookson 03 0345CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour destroyed a boat dock and blew down sixteen trees. Pawnee County 3 E Terlton 03 0347CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sequoyah County 2 NW Box 03 0355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several trees at Tenkiller State Park. Pittsburg County 2 NW Arpelar 03 0800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100CST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Scipio Road to be closed due to flooding. Pittsburg County 7 N Ashland 03 0805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) An Oklahoma mesonet site recorded at 59 mile an hour wind gust. Washington County 2 ENE Copan 05 2055CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) An Oklahoma mesonet sit recorded a 72 miles an hour wind gust associated with a thunderstorm. Washington County 2 S Copan 05 2107CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Washington County Dewey 05 2109CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washington County Dewey 05 2109CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 75 miles an hour caused considerable damage across the Dewey. Utility service was interupted to thousands of customers. Washington County Bartlesville 05 2115CST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour did considerable damage in the Bartlesville area. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Thousands of people lost power to their homes and businesses with some customers being without power for the better part of three days.. Six homes and two businesses received minor damage while one home sustained major damage. Rogers County 6 SW Oologah 05 2151CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mcintosh County Eufaula 12 1424CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mcintosh County 2 NW Checotah 12 1602CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tulsa County Bixby 12 1615CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew power poles down. Sequoyah County 4 N Sallisaw 12 1625CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power poles. Cherokee County 6 WNW Cookson 12 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Adair County Baron 21 1655CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Pushmataha County Nashoba 21 1735CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherokee County 6 S Peggs 21 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pushmataha County Antlers 22 1420CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pushmataha County Antlers 22 1427CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines leaving nearly one thousand people without power. The wind also caused some roof damage. Choctaw County Spencerville 22 1508CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Latimer County 5 S Bengal 22 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees. Sequoyah County Roland 22 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sequoyah County Liberty 22 1557CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew the tops of a few pine trees down. The debris landed on a road blocking it. Le Flore County Talihina 22 1559CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a large tree down across a road. Sequoyah County Sallisaw 22 1630CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds produced by a microburst estimated at 70 miles an hour tore the roofs off of five metal barns at Blue Ribbon Downs. Although three horses were injured, no people were hurt. Le Flore County 2 S Wister 22 1650CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County Hominy 23 1420CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines. Several buildings also received roof damage. Rogers County Verdigris 23 1510CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour blew trees down and also blew shingles off a few roofs of homes. Cherokee County Tahlequah 23 1535CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs and power lines. Cherokee County Tahlequah 23 1543CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pushmataha County Moyers 23 1610CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mayes County 6 SW Mazie 23 1612CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees. Rogers County 5 SE Inola 23 1612CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees. Wagoner County 7 NE Wagoner 23 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherokee County Barber 23 1640CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew trees down. Muskogee County 3 N Webbers Falls 23 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Muskogee County 3 N Webbers Falls 23 1640CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew some shingles off a roof. Sequoyah County 1 NNW Gore 23 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Creek County Mounds 23 1733CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Tulsa County Countywide 30 0515CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1000CST Heavy thunderstorm rains totalling 6.10 inches in Jenks, 5.62 inches in Bixby and around 4 inches across much of the city of Tulsa produced localized flooding across Tulsa County during the morning hours of the 30th. Severe street flooding occurred in parts of Tulsa, Jenks and Broken Arrow while a swollen Duck Creek flooding farmland southwest of Bixby.. A few locations which were particularly impacted were Harvard Avenue between 81st and 91st Streets, Delaware Avenue at 91st Street, Sheridan Avenue at 43rd Street, Interstate 44 near Harvard Avenue, Memorial Avenue at 144th Street and 101st Street South between Mingo and Garnett. In addition, water from street flooding in the downtown parts of Jenks and Glenpool entered a church and a grocery store causing some damage. Creek County Northeast Portion 30 0700CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900CST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused flooding across the northeast part of Creek County. Flooding caused the evacuation of several trailers on A Street and B Street in Kiefer. Childers Creek between Kiefer and Sapulpa overflowed and flooded protions of Highway 75A. Another swollen creek southeast of Kiefer flowed over a bridge on 161st Street South between 33rd West Avenue and 49th West Avenue. Tulsa County Tulsa 31 0115CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0800CST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused severe street flooding across the city of Tulsa. Numerous stalled cars were reported. The water from the night's rain and the previous night's rain caused flooding in Mohawk Park forcing The Tulsa Zoo to be closed that day. OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast Mccurtain County 10 W Broken Bow 11 1144CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mccurtain County Holly Creek 11 1147CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mccurtain County Broken Bow 11 1155CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) OKLAHOMA, Panhandle Texas County 1 W Hooker 03 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) A severe thunderstorm produced high winds at the Hooker Oklahoma Mesonet site during the evening hours. Texas County 2 E Goodwell 08 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Texas County 1 W Hooker 08 2155CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Texas County 1 W Hooker 08 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Texas County Hooker 08 2206CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Texas County Baker 08 2225CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Beaver County 4 SE Bryans Corner 08 2245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorms across the central and eastern Oklahoma panhandle produced high winds during the late evening hours. Texas County 1 W Hooker 19 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm over the central Oklahoma panhandle produced high winds at the Hooker Mesonet site during the early evening hours. OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Kay County Ponca City 01 1545CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Grady County 7 SW Minco 01 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Kay County 6 NW Kaw City 02 0020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Kay County 1 NNW Newkirk 02 0100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lincoln County Stroud 03 0318CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hughes County 5 WSW Lamar 03 0738CST 0 0 0.25K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Several three inch diameter tree limbs were snapped. Hughes County Holdenville 03 0742CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A few trees were uprooted. Hughes County 3 E Holdenville 03 0742CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Hughes County 7 SW Stuart 03 0808CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hughes County 3 S Stuart 03 0810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Atoka County 2 SE Wardville 03 0825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Coal County Coalgate 03 0840CST 0 0 60K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 0845CST Several businesses suffered roof damage along with a front plate glass window broken out. Several signs and billboards were damaged. A storage shed was also lifted and moved, landing upside down in a driveway. Privacy fence was downed. The ticket booth at the football field was turned over. The baseball park also suffered damage. A dugout made of concrete blocks, a metal frame and roof was destroyed. Light poles were also downed. Coal County Cottonwood 03 0842CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Many trees and roofs were damaged. There was also some structural damage. Pontotoc County Stonewall 03 0842CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pontotoc County Stonewall 03 0842CST 0 0 0.75K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several two inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Coal County 8 N Centrahoma 03 0844CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coal County 2 E Clarita 03 0845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Atoka County 17 W Atoka 03 0910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Johnston County 1 E Wapanucka 03 0910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Atoka County 3 W Atoka 03 0912CST 0 0 35K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) An unoccupied mobile home was rolled over along with numerous trees and power lines downed. Atoka County Atoka 03 0916CST 0 0 150K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Several trees were uprooted and downed. One tree fell on a car while another fell on a house heavily damaging it. Numerous tree limbs and some power lines were also downed. Several businesses had windows knocked out and sustained roof damage. A few sheds also lost roofs. Atoka County 8 E Atoka 03 0925CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coal County Lehigh 03 0950CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 0955CST Shingles were blown off many roofs. Some sheds and porches were damaged. Numerous trees were downed and some trees were blown onto homes. A few barns were also destroyed. Some power poles were snapped. A mobile home was also destroyed. The roof and one end of the mobile home was ripped off. The metal roof of a chicken pen was ripped off along with dog pens blown away. One of the roosters in the chicken pen was plucked of all feathers. Ellis County 8 WSW Arnett 04 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ellis County 8 S Harmon 04 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Woods County 4 NE Waynoka 04 1806CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Greer County Mangum 05 1600CST 0 0 12K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree limbs were downed. Large portions of two fences were also downed. One home received extensive shingle damage to its roof. A steel flag pole was also snapped. The wind damage began in northern parts of town and continued south. Stephens County Comanche 05 1600CST 0 0 20K Lightning Lightning caused a house fire. Ellis County Gage Arpt 05 1622CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Wind was measured by the Gage ASOS. Alfalfa County Cherokee 05 1646CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ellis County Arnett 05 1656CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ellis County 8 WSW Arnett 09 0050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. Carter County 4 W Fox 09 0630CST 0 0 15K Lightning Lightning damaged an oil tank battery. Jefferson County 2 W Ryan 09 0630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Oklahoma County Jones 10 1510CST 0 0 0.25K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Three inch diameter tree limbs were downed on Hiwassee Road. Cleveland County Lake Thunderbird 10 1539CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Wind was reported on southeast side of Lake Thunderbird, one mile south of Little Axe. A man drowned (indirectly related) when the wind blew his boat away from the shore onto the lake. The man tried to retrieve the boat, but was killed in the process. Cleveland County Norman 10 1545CST 0 0 0.75K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1550CST Tree limbs ranging from four to eight inches in diameter were downed at Northeast 108th Avenue and Alameda Drive and Northeast 120th Avenue and Franklin Road. A nine inch diameter tree also snapped near Northeast 84th Avenue and Franklin Road. Cleveland County 4 SW Stella 10 1555CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous ten inch diameter tree limbs were downed along with a seven inch diameter tree uprooted. A greenhouse, some fences, and a few roofs were also damaged. Grady County Rush Spgs 11 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Stephens County 8 WNW Duncan 11 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Stephens County 9 WNW Duncan 11 1550CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail was reported covering the ground. Carter County Lone Grove 12 1610CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Two power poles and a twenty foot wooden fence were downed. A trampoline was also overturned along with a metal dog kennel twisted. Atoka County 4 N Stringtown 21 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Greer County 7 W Jester 22 1630CST 0 0 Wildfire 24 1400CST Dry conditions and lightning combined to cause a fire at the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management area in western Greer County. It was estimated that 500 acres of grasslands at the wildlife area burned before the fire was completely suppressed. Firefighters from 8 different city fire departments and road graders from one of the county crews were called in to battle the fire. Noble County 1.8 ENE Lucien 23 1500CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Strong downburst winds destroyed a sixty foot by thirty foot barn. A six foot by six foot board from the barn was forced through the roof of another barn. A satellite dish near the house was also heavily damaged.

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Oklahoma County 3 S Bethany 23 1554CST 0 0 7.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Downburst winds caused damage to a Walmart near the intersection of Reno Avenue and North Rockwell Avenue. Winds moved some air conditioning units that were on the roof and caused roof damage. A gas line was ruptured causing a gas leak, which prompted the store to be evacuated. Grant County 7 E Pond Creek 23 1620CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Atoka County 5 ENE Atoka 23 1630CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Several large trees were downed. Atoka County 3 NW Lane 23 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Atoka County 3 NW Lane 23 1630CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Fences and three to eight inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Payne County 4 NE Cushing 23 1630CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A roof was blown off a barn. Tree limbs were also downed. Grant County Renfrow 23 1640CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A barn was destroyed. Payne County 1 SW Stillwater 23 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County 3 ENE Sparks 25 1540CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. Love County 5 S Marietta 26 1340CST 0 0 20K Lightning Lightning caused an oil storage tank near an oil well to catch fire. Bryan County Durant 26 1430CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Several tree limbs and a high tension power pole were downed. Canadian County 6 NNW Piedmont 27 1410CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) OKZ014 Roger Mills 30 0700CST 0 0 Flood 1620CST Showers and thunderstorms on August 29-30 produced isolated heavy rainfall over the headwaters of the Washita River in Roger Mills County. Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches produced heavy runoff in the Upper Washita River basin and a rare crest above flood stage at the river forecast point site on the Washita River 1 mile north of Cheyenne. The river crested at 14.04 feet (0.54 feet above flood stage) on August 30, and produced only lowland flooding in adjacent agricultural fields. This flood event marked only the fourth time in about 25 years and fifth time in about 50 years that the Washita River crested above flood stage at the Cheyenne forecast point site. Grant County 1 NE Medford to 30 1515CST 0 0 Flash Flood 6 NE Renfrow 1945CST Highway 81 was closed from Medford to the Kansas state line due to high water over the road. Grant County Medford to 30 1530CST 0 0 Flash Flood 10 E Medford 1930CST Heavy rains produced flash flooding which closed Highway 11 from Medford to the Highway 74 junction. Grant County 5 W Pond Creek to 30 1545CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1 W Pond Creek 1920CST Flash flooding from heavy rains caused Highway 60 to be closed between the junctions of Highway 81 and Highway 64. Grant County 2 SW Medford 30 1550CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1950CST Twenty to twenty-five inches of water were reported over Highway 81. A vehicle floated off the road between Medford and Pond Creek. Grant County Jefferson 30 1830CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1930CST Eighteen inches of water were reported over streets. Showers and thunderstorms produced measured rainfall totals ranging from six to almost nine inches across Grant County. This heavy

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast rain caused many closings of major highways through the area due to flash flooding. Three to five inches of rain which fell across portions of Roger Mills County also caused the Washita River to flood. Murray County 1 S Davis 31 0530CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0730CST Water was reported over Highway 77. Murray County Turner Falls Park 31 0540CST 0 0 0.50K Flash Flood 0910CST The park at Turner Falls was closed due to flash flooding. About 2,000 campers were stranded and forced to move to high ground until waters receded. Flood waters washed a few tents, logs, trash barrels, and other large debris down the Honey Creek into the Blue Hole swimming area. Five to six inches of rain fell within a four hour period at the park. OREGON, Central and East Jefferson County 6 SW Culver 04 1418PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County 7 SW Culver 04 1440PST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Wheeler County 6 NE Mitchell 04 1455PST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wheeler County 18 SW Fossil 04 1824PST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A power pole was blown down due to strong winds. In addition, 0.50 inches of rain fell in 15-20 minutes. Jefferson County Culver to 05 1319PST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 10 N Metolius 1355PST Hail from a thunderstorm in Jefferson county led to some crop damage in Culver, Metolius, as well as the Agency Plains. Crops that were damaged from the storm include potatoes, wheat, carrots, and onions. Gilliam County Condon 05 1330PST 0 0 7K Flash Flood 1350PST A thunderstorm produced very heavy rain in a short period of time in Condon. A cooperative observer reported 1.12 inches of rain in about 15 minutes, which led to flash flooding. The flash flood resulted in flooding on Main Street, while mud, rocks, and water spilled over roadways inside, and in the vicinity of Condon, flooding some buildings, and shorting out power lines. The basement of the North Central Education Service District Building collected water that rain gutters couldn't contain. Gilliam county Road Department Employees aided in cleaning and repairing county roads. The property damage from this event is estimated at $7,000. Gilliam County 1 E Condon 05 1345PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morrow County 13 NE Lexington 05 1455PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Umatilla County 3 W Hermiston to 05 1530PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2 SW Hermiston 1536PST Sherman County Rufus 05 1530PST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy rain led to some flash flooding in the city of Rufus. City hall, emergency services, three residential basements experienced some flooding. In addition, some road damage was also reported. Umatilla County Pilot Rock 05 1700PST 0 0 Lightning 2300PST Lightning ignited most of an 800-ton haystack on the Bar 41 Ranch in Pilot Rock. Umatilla County 8 E Pilot Rock 06 1700PST 0 0 Wildfire 07 0600PST Twelve loads of retardant were dropped on a lightning sparked 400 acre fire. Deschutes County Bend 07 0000PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0430PST Heavy rains resulted in flooding in some of the underpasses in Bend. Wallowa County 31 E Joseph 19 0700PST 0 0 Wildfire 30 1700PST The Lightning Complex Fire was a lightning sparked fire which burned 16,028 acres, destroying one structure. The fire burned shrubs, grass, and timber. The cost of fighting the fire topped 1.1 million dollars.

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OREGON, Central and East Jefferson County 4 W Camp Sherman 19 1200PST 0 0 Wildfire 31 2359PST The Booth and Bear Butte Fires burned a total of 91,000 acres. The cause of the fire was determined to be prior lightning strikes which created some hot spots that later flared up into a wildfire. Dry conditions and occasionally higher winds contributed to the growth of the fire. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from Camp Sherman. More than 2,000 personal were involved in the Booth and Bear Butte Fires. The cost of fighting the fire totaled more than 32 million dollars. OREGON, Northwest Lane County Oakridge 04 1700PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 3/4 inch hail reported at Hills Creek Reservoir. Linn County Lebanon 05 0615PST 0 0 Lightning An 8 yr-old girl survived a bolt of lightning that struck a tree outside the tent she was sleeping in. The lightning bolt traveled down the tree through its root system, then jumped to the girl and struck her near the ear, then traveled through her legs back into ground. Her heart stopped but was resuscitated by her parents. Injuries included burned ears, a blown eardrum, hematoma, and burns on her legs. Hood River County Hood River 05 1325PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 3/4 inch hail reported at Cooper Spur, 20 miles south of Hood River. Washington County Tigard 05 1440PST 0 0 150K Lightning Lightning struck a tree, and burning embers fell through an open window, starting a fire in both the interior and exterior of the home. Damage was estimated at $150,000. OREGON, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. OREGON, Southwest Josephine County Selma 04 1710PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1800PST See below. Based on radar reports, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the Selma area, effective at the above times. This thunderstorm occurred over a sparsely populated area, so no verifying reports were received. Jackson County Ashland 06 1712PST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Spotter JA58 reported hail, the largest of which was golf ball size. Jackson County Medford 06 1714PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Spotter JA40 in northeast Medford reported 3/4 inch hail and heavy rain. Jackson County Medford 06 1715PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thai Bistro reported 3/4 inch hail covering ground at Stevens and Biddle. Jackson County Medford 06 1716PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Spotter JA61 in northeast Medford reported 3/4 inch hail. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for central Jackson County at 1658 PDT on 08/06 and expired at 1727 PDT on 08/06. A second warning was issued for north central Jackson county for the same storm at 1800 PDT on 08/06 and expired at 1843 on 08/06. Additionally, based on reports of heavy rain, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for the Medford area at 1739 PDT on 08/06 and expired at 2044 PDT on 08/06. The above reports verified the Severe Thunderstorm Warning, but the reporting flooding problems were more of the urban flooding variety. The worst of the flooding was attributed to clogged storm drains. Klamath County Crater Lake 06 1851PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1918PST See below. Based on radar reports, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the Crater Lake area, effective at the above times. The thunderstorm weakened soon after the warning was issued, and no verifying reports were received. PACIFIC

NOT RECEIVED.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central Bedford County Bedford 02 2330EST 0 0 Flash Flood 03 0215EST Thunderstorms produced nearly 4 inches of rain across portions of Bedford county, causing rapid innundation of several roads in Bedford county. Included were Routes 26, 31 and 96. York County Dillsburg 06 0030EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down on Mountain and Dogwood Roads in Dillsburg. Tioga County Wellsboro 09 1545EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 10 0030EST Flash Flooding was reported around throughout Tioga county during the evening of August 9th through the early morning of August 10th 2003. Flood waters closed three county owned bridges, which needed to be surveyed by engineers to deem them safe. Numerous reports of road damage from flood waters were received, including shoulder damage, drain pipe damage and guard rail damage. This occurred mainly in the townships of Jackson, Charleston and Middlebury. In the town of Wellsboro, Clemens Road was partially washed away. Clearfield County Curwensville 09 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Curwensville. Clearfield County Chester Hill 09 1812EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2130EST Flash flooding caused the closure of about 7 roads in Clearfield county, including Routes 53 and 322. Twenty homes reported flooding of basements. Centre County Philipsburg 09 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2145EST Numerous roadways in the Philipsburg area were quickly flooded from torrential thunderstorm rains. Mckean County Eldred 09 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2315EST Heavy rain caused flash flooding in McKean county during the evening of August 9 2003. What began as minor flooding escalated into significant floding as between 2 and 3 inches fell across the county. Many roads were flooded, including more than 10 in Eldred. Flooding was reported in the towns of Rixford and Duke Center in Otto Township, where portions of Route 246 and Route 346 were closed. Cameron County Emporium 09 1922EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 2145EST Flash Flooding affected 50 homes in Emporium, mainly with basement flooding. Flooding and mudslides affected Routes 46, 120 and 555. Shippen Township reported damages to culvert pipes, guard rails, private driveways and bridges. Additionally, there was a mud slide along Route 555. Perry County Blain 09 1938EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2215EST Heavy rains caused flash flooding, closing Fowler Road and causing a mudslide in Blain. Blair County Altoona 09 2000EST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 2130EST Significant Flash Flooding occurred in the Altoona and Hollidaysburg areas from torrential thunderstorm rains. Route 36 and Route 764 were closed due to flooding. One bridge on 14th street sustained damage to the road surface. Two families were displaced from their homes after flood waters collapsed the basements of their homes. In all, 4 homes suffered major flood damage while about 200 homes had flooded basements. In addition, six townhouses had water on the first floor. The American Red Cross provided housing for the residents in Frankstown Township. Lebanon County 1 NW Lickdale 11 1230EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500EST Heavy rainfall, estimated by radar over 3 inches in 3 hours, caused rapid flooding along Swatara Creek in the town of Inwood, about 1 mile northwest of Lickdale. Portions of the riverbank were collapsed along the side of Route 71 near the Route 81 underpass. PAZ059 Lebanon 11 1600EST 0 0 Flood 2015EST Heavy rain caused Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern to flood. The creek reached flood stage of 9.0 feet at 1600 EST, crested at 9.4 feet, then fell back below flood stage at 2015 EST.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central Mckean County Eldred 12 2100EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Flash Flooding caused numerous secondary roads and three state roads to be closed in the town of Eldred. Rapidly rising water on Knapp Creek also caused the flooding of a fire station in Eldred. Schuylkill County Andreas 13 1420EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Strong thunderstorm winds tore the roof off a hotel in Andreas. Several trees were also uprooted. Lycoming County 3 E Trout Run 16 1936EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down 3 miles east of Trout Run. Dauphin County Harrisburg 16 2022EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Dauphin county. Widespread reports of flooded roads and basements were received. One water rescue was performed, and a warehouse roof collapsed due to the weight of water. Four vehicles were stranded in the intersection of 18th and Derry streets, where over 4 feet of water filled the roadway. Four homes were evacuated due to flooding. Union County Lewisburg 16 2030EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Lewisburg. York County 5 NW Newberrytown 16 2130EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Fairview Park, 5 miles northwest of Newberrytown. Centre County Coburn 17 0205EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Coburn, as well as other portions of Potter and Gregg Townships. Snyder County Shamokin Dam 17 0230EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down in Shamokin Dam and near Shikellamy State Park. Mifflin County Siglerville 17 0235EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Siglerville. York County Dover 22 1640EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball /1.75 inch/ hail reported in Dover. Lancaster County Willow Street 22 1720EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in the town of Willow Street. Blair County Claysburg 26 1313EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Claysburg. Cambria County Johnstown 26 1315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down in Johnstown. Somerset County Berlin 26 1350EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees, power lines and power poles reported down in and near the town of Berlin. Huntingdon County Robertsdale 26 1358EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Robertsdale. Bedford County Bedford 26 1400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines reported down in Bedford. Fulton County Waterfall 26 1413EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Waterfall. Franklin County 3 N Chambersburg 26 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and wires down 3 miles north of Chambersburg. Adams County Gettysburg 26 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and wires down in Gettysburg.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central Cambria County 3 W Hastings 27 0850EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size /1.00 inch/ hail reported in the town of Northern Cambria. Clearfield County 1 NW Ramey 27 0930EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Madera along State Route 53. Huntingdon County .5 SW Spring Mt 27 0930EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Warriors Mark. Centre County State College 27 0935EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size /1.00 inch/ hail reported in State College. Centre County State College 27 0940EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down along SR322 in State College. Mifflin County 4 NE Lewistown 27 1000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Maitland, 4 miles Northeast of Lewistown. Bedford County Bedford 27 1707EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down on Briar Valley Road in Bedford. Franklin County Chambersburg 27 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down in Chambersburg. York County Newberrytown 29 1358EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size /1.00 inch/ hail reported in Newberrytown. Dauphin County 5 E Halifax 29 1415EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and wires reported down 5 miles east of Halifax. Dauphin County 3 S Steelton 29 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees reported down 3 miles east of Steelton. Dauphin County Millersburg 29 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and wires reported down in Millersburg. Lancaster County Rothsville 29 1505EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and limbs reported down in Rothsville. Lycoming County Picture Rocks 29 1535EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and wires reported down in Picture Rocks. PENNSYLVANIA, East Lehigh County Allentown 03 1445EST 0 0 0 Lightning Lehigh County 3 NW Emmaus 03 1445EST 0 1 0 0 Lightning A nine-year-old boy escaped serious injury when he was indirectly struck by lightning during an outdoor party in Laubach Park in Salisbury Township. A utility pole was apparently struck by lightning. The boy was holding a string to a balloon that was tied to a steel bicycle rack that was chained to the utility pole. He was knocked to the ground. In Allentown, lightning struck a large willow tree and snapped it. The tree fell across Federal Street and blocked it. The tree also tore down power lines and caused outages to 1,816 Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) customers. PPL reported about an additional 1,100 of its customers also lost power in the Lehigh Valley because of lightning. Most power was restored by 6 p.m. EDT that evening. Chester County Exton 03 1455EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Chester County Malvern 03 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Severe thunderstorms knocked down a couple of trees and several tree limbs in Exton (West Whiteland Township) and Malvern Borough. Northampton County Ulhers 03 2015EST 0 0 250K 0 Lightning Lightning struck two homes in Forks Township and the ensuing fires badly damaged one of them. Lightning struck the outside gas line

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PENNSYLVANIA, East of one home on Shadowstone Drive. The bolt arced after striking the gas line and followed metal wring up the chimney to the second floor of the house. The ensuing fire caused the roof to collapse on the floors below. No one was inside during the lightning strike. Lightning struck the outside central air conditioning unit of another home and arced to the gas line. The homeowner managed to extinguish most of the ensuing fire before the fire department arrived. Philadelphia County Central Portion 04 1336EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1356EST A thunderstorm with heavy rain dropped around one inch of rain within an hour in Philadelphia. This caused flash flooding along the Frankford Creek. Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue was above its 7 foot flood stage from 236 p.m. through 256 p.m. EDT on the 4th. It crested at 7.54 feet at 246 p.m. EDT. The storm total at the Franklin Institute within Philadelphia was 1.15 inches. Northampton County Northeast Portion 04 1715EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1915EST Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours dropped a Doppler Radar storm total estimate of between 2 and 4 inches across the northeastern portion of Northampton County. Flooding related problems were reported from Nazareth Township northeastward. A couple of mud and rock slides closed a few roads within the county. A SKYWARN Spotter reported two inches of rain within an hour in Nazareth. Carbon County South Portion 05 1422EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630EST Lehigh County North Portion 05 1422EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1630EST Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of streams in extreme southern Carbon County and extreme northern Lehigh County. The stream flooding led to a couple of road washouts in Carbon County. The heaviest rain fell in and around Palmerton Borough in Carbon County and Washington Township in Lehigh County. In Carbon County, the entrance to the Carbon County Fair in Little Gap (Lower Towamensing Township) was flooded. Water and rocks blocked Hazard Road in Palmerton. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 3 and 4 inches along the county border. Montgomery County Central Portion 05 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2231EST Thunderstorms with very heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar storm total estimate of between 2 and 4 inches in central Montgomery County. This caused flooding along the Skippack Creek in Lower Salford Township and the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek in Schwenksville. The backyards of several homes were flooded along the Skippack Creek. Pennsylvania State Route 63 was closed at its creek crossing. Several vehicles stalled in the flood waters. Road closures also occurred in Hatfield Township. Flooding also occurred along the Towamencin Creek in Lansdale Borough. In Hatfield Township, a few roads were also closed. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek in Schwenksville was above its 7 foot flood stage from 650 p.m. EDT through 1131 p.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at 7.79 feet at 730 p.m. EDT. A SKYWARN Spotter in Blue Bell (Whitpain Township) measured 3.45 inches of rain. Bucks County 1 NW Telford 05 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2000EST Thunderstorms with heavy downpours caused rapid and significant within backfill rises of tributaries to the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek. The raging stream damaged a small bridge on County Line Road in West Rockhill Township. The creek was described as "heavy" and beat against the walls of the bridge and forced it to collapse. No injuries or vehicle damaged occurred. The storm total in Perkasie was 2.73 inches. Carbon County North Portion 06 1205EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1400EST Nearly stationary thunderstorms dropped a Doppler Radar storm total estimate of between 3 and 5 inches in western parts of Kidder Township and caused flooding along smaller streams including the Fawn Run. Carbon County Albrightsville 06 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Albrightsville (Kidder Township). Chester County Southeast Portion 09 1606EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1740EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flooding of smaller streams in Chester County near the Delaware County border. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 3 and 4 inches in Westtown, Willistown and Thornbury Townships. The Valley Creek in Valley Forge was above its 7 foot flood stage from 506 p.m. EDT through 545 p.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 7.19 feet at 515 p.m. EDT. The storm total in West Chester was 2.52 inches and Valley Forge 2.13 inches. Montgomery County Ambler 09 1638EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flooding of streams in and around Ambler Borough. Flooding was reported along the

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PENNSYLVANIA, East Wissahickon and Prophecy Creeks. Two homes on Greystone Road were surrounded by flood waters. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 2 and 3 inches around Ambler, most of which fell within an hour. A SKYWARN Spotter in Ambler recorded 2.19 inches of rain within an hour. Chester County West Portion 09 2042EST 0 0 Flash Flood 10 0358EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar estimate of around 2 inches of rain within an hour across western Chester County and produced creek and poor drainage flooding. The band of heaviest rain was located from Elk Township north through West Natmeal Township. Two day storm total estimates reached up to 5 inches around West Caln Township. A vehicle was stuck in high waters in West Caln Township. Runoff from the heavy rain led to flooding along the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek in Downingtown. The creek was above its 7 foot flood stage from 221 a.m. through 458 a.m. EDT on the 10th. It crested at 7.72 feet at 335 a.m. EDT. Storm totals included 3.09 inches in Glenmoore (Wallace Township). Chester County Countywide 10 0555EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0956EST Another cluster of thunderstorms with heavy rain moved through Chester County between 5 a.m. and 630 a.m. EDT. Additional rainfall totals were only around one inch. But, most of the rain fell within an hour and coupled with the heavy rain that occurred on the 9th caused flooding along sections of the Brandywine and Valley Creeks. The Valley Creek at Valley Forge was above its 7 foot flood stage from 655 a.m. EDT through 1000 a.m. EDT on the 10th. It crested at 8.3 feet at 815 a.m. EDT. The East Branch of the Brandywine Creek in Downingtown was above its 7 foot flood stage from 700 a.m. through 1056 a.m. EDT on the 10th. It crested at 7.60 feet at 825 a.m. EDT on the 10th. Twenty-four hour storm totals included 3.09 inches in Glenmoore, 2.52 inches in West Chester and 2.13 inches in Valley Forge. Delaware County Newton Square 10 0758EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1025EST Runoff from a cluster of thunderstorms with heavy rain that moved through southeast Chester County between 5 a.m. and 630 a.m. EDT on the 10th produced flooding along parts of Crum Creek in Delaware County. Crum Creek at Newtown Square was above its 6 foot flood stage from 858 a.m. through 1125 a.m. EDT on the 10th. It crested at 7.31 feet at 1030 a.m. EDT. Twenty-four hour storm totals in Chester County included 2.52 inches in West Chester and 2.13 inches in Valley Forge. Montgomery County New Hanover 11 0108EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Thunderstorms with torrential downpours dropped very heavy rain in New Hanover and Upper Frederick Townships and caused stream flooding. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 6.3 inches in those two townships, most of which fell within two hours. Northampton County Martins Creek 11 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1930EST Thunderstorms with heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar estimated 2 to 3 inches within an hour in Upper Mount Bethel Township in Northampton County. This caused flooding of smaller streams with minor roadway spillovers in the township. Northampton County Mt Bethel 13 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm pulled down about a dozen poles in Upper Mount Bethel Township. Several trees were either split or pulled down in the township and also in Portland Borough. Two roadways were closed because of downed trees. Metropolitan Edison reported about 650 of its customers lost power. Northampton County Mt Bethel 13 1445EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1645EST In addition to the wind damage, the thunderstorms dropped very heavy rain in Upper Mount Bethel Township and caused flooding along some of the tributaries of the Delaware River. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 4 and 5 inches in the township. Stream flooding closed parts of Allegheny Road, River Road and Shady Lane. There were a couple of washouts along the roads. Large stones were dragged onto the roadways and there were basements flooded along River Road. Bucks County 1 NW Quakertown 13 1610EST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck the chimney of an apartment building and started a fire on the roof. The lightning also destroyed the building's electrical system and blew the receptacles out of the the upstairs walls. The fire destroyed two apartments in the building and nine other were damaged by smoke and water. It took more than 100 firefighters from 13 fire companies two hours to contain the fire. Pennsylvania State Route 309 was closed for hours. Several businesses located in the building were displaced because of the damage. Monroe County Kresgeville 16 1335EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Monroe County Brodheadsville 16 1415EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A series of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage across southwestern Monroe County and caused most of the wind damage in Chestnuthill and Polk Townships. Dozens of trees were knocked down. They blocked roadways and driveways. A tree fell on top of a SUV along Fairground Road in Chestnuthill Township briefly trapping its occupants. Canopies were tossed at the Pleasant Valley

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PENNSYLVANIA, East Elementary School. Pennsylvania, Power and Light reported about 5,800 of its customers lost power with the greatest concentration of outages in the Brodheadsville, Effort and Gilbert areas. All power was restored by midnight EDT that night. Monroe County Gilbert 16 1405EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800EST A series of thunderstorms also dropped copious amounts of rain over Eldred, Polk and Chestnuthill Townships. The heaviest rain fell along the Polk and Chestnuthill Township border around Gilbert. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 6 and 8 inches in the area. A SKYWARN Spotter in Kukletown (Eldred Township) measured 7.25 inches of rain in one hour. Creeks flooded yards and basements and damaged crops. Numerous creeks flooded around Brodheadsville (Chestnuthill Township). Firefighters were making makeshift dikes of ladders and tarp to steer flood waters away from homes. U.S. Route 209 between Gilbert Road and Pennsylvania State Route 534 in Kresgeville was closed. Carbon County Parryville to 16 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trachsville 1500EST Several trees were knocked down by a severe thunderstorm in the eastern part of Carbon County. Northampton County Cherryville 16 1457EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked over several trees and limbs in Bushkill and Allen Townships. In Bushkill Township, fallen limbs killed a pig, seven chickens and four guinea hens on one farm. The pen was destroyed by the limbs. In Allen Township, the downed trees forced one road closure. Northampton County Martins Creek 17 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees and wires were pulled down by a severe thunderstorm in Lower Mount Bethel Township. Bucks County Perkasie 17 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm pulled down large tree limbs and wires in Perkasie. Bucks County Doylestown 17 1612EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Bucks County 2 NE Tullytown 17 1612EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Two severe thunderstorms pulled down large tree limbs and wires in Doylestown and Falls Township. Berks County Reading 27 1120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Reading, Exeter Township and Wernersville Borough. Berks County Mt Penn 27 1140EST 0 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike in Mount Penn Township disrupted a microwave relay system used by Berks County. County fire, police and ambulance dispatching was lost for about 45 minutes. Individual townships had to be contacted directly for assistance during the outage. Montgomery County Plymouth Meeting to 27 1202EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hatboro 1207EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in Plymouth and Horsham Townships and Hatboro Borough. PECO Energy reported about 5,850 of its customers lost power. Philadelphia County Philadelphia 27 1205EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm pulled down a couple of trees and wires in the far northeast part of Philadelphia. About 150 PECO Electric customers lost power. Bucks County Croyden 27 1230EST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a tree in the Croydon section of Bristol Township. The electrical surge traveled from the tree, through the ground and to the nearby house where a fire erupted in the kitchen. The flames burned a corner of the house, melted part of the vinyl siding and charred a section of the foil-lined insulation underneath the siding. The bulk of the fire was in the kitchen with only a small part that extended to the roof before it was extinguished. Bucks County Newtown to 27 1230EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Fallsington A severe thunderstorm produced wind damage across six townships in southeastern Bucks County. Downed trees and power lines occurred in Bensalem, Bristol, Falls, Langhorne, Middletown and Newtown Townships. In Middletown Township, a tree limb fell onto a vehicle. The mother and son in the vehicle were unharmed. In Langhorne Township, two poles were totally knocked down. In Bensalem Township, a fallen tree damaged a home. Two roads were blocked by fallen trees and a stockade fence was damaged by fallen trees. The roof of an AC Moore store was damaged. PECO Energy reported about 25,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county. Many of the outages lasted into the evening. Power was completely restored at 8 a.m. EDT on the 28th.

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PENNSYLVANIA, East Montgomery County Cheltenham 30 1345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in Cheltenham Township and wires in townships that border Philadelphia. One tree fell onto and damaged a vehicle in Cheltenham. PECO Energy reported about 5,550 of its customers in Montgomery County lost power. Philadelphia County Philadelphia 30 1358EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1408EST A severe thunderstorm tore down a couple of trees and numerous limbs and wires in Philadelphia. PECO Energy reported about 5,200 of its customers in Philadelphia lost power. Delaware County Newton Square 30 1400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A line of severe thunderstorms tore down a couple of trees in northwestern Delaware County. PECO Energy reported about 500 of its customers lost power. Bucks County 1 NE Langhorne to 30 1408EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Bristol A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines in Middletown Township, Bristol Township and Bristol Borough. Just like August 27th, Bucks County took the brunt of the severe weather damage in the Philadelphia suburbs. PECO Energy reported about 19,100 of its customers lost power in Bucks County. Most of the outages were restored by 11 p.m. EDT that evening. Bucks County Bristol 30 1457EST 0 0 50K 0 Lightning Lightning struck the roof of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol Borough. It ignited a fire in the church's roof and damaged it and a set of speakers in the steeple connected to a chime system. There was smoke damage elsewhere in the church. Damage was estimated at $50,000. PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast Luzerne County White Haven 06 1245EST 0 0 1M Flash Flood 1515EST Flash flooding occurred in White Haven. Between 4 and 6 feet of flood waters were covering roads in the city. 26 homes and 1 business had minor flooding. 16 cars were damaged as a result of this flood. A state of emergency was declared in White Haven. Rainfall exceeded three inches. Wayne County Honesdale 06 1350EST 0 0 500K Flash Flood 1630EST Flash flooding occurred in Honesdale from very heavy thunderstorm rains that occurred in the afternoon. Up to 10 businesses 40 homes, and numerous roads were flooded. Streams overflowed their banks. Bradford County Athens to 09 1230EST 0 0 100K Flash Flood Towanda 1500EST Three inches of rain fell in about a 90 minute period in the central parts of Bradford County causing major urban flooding and flash flooding of streams and creeks in Bradford County from Athens south through Towanda and Monroeton. The flooding caused a sinkhole in Towanda about 6 feet wide. Luzerne County Wilkes Barre 16 1230EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail. Bradford County West Burlington 16 1330EST 0 2 Lightning Lightning struck a tree in a picnic area at Mount Pisgah State Park. A man and a woman near the tree were injured. The man had lightning burns, while the woman "suffered some pain". Luzerne County Plains to 16 1330EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood Kingston 1700EST Several thunderstorms with heavy rain started moving through the area late in the morning. The heavy rain continued off and on through the afternoon. Isolated reports of up to 4 inches of rain were received. Flooding started in Plains when creeks on the east side of the valley came out of their banks and basements flooded. Later in the afternoon, Toby Creek flooded on the west side of the valley. Basements flooded and roads were covered in water in Kingston. 30 year old pumps in Kingston were overwhelmed with the amount of runoff. Susquehanna County Montrose to 16 1346EST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Jackson Trees down.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast Bradford County Wyalusing 16 1350EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm winds downed trees and did structural damage to buildings. PENNSYLVANIA, Northwest Erie County Girard 05 1125EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs. PAZ001 Northern Erie 05 1230EST 0 0 100K Flood 1600EST Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains on Erie County causing several small streams and creeks to leave their banks. Spotters measured 3.50 inches of rain in East Springfield with 2.30 inches measured in Girard. There were brief road closures in Lake City and Greenfield Township. PAZ002 Southern Erie 05 1900EST 0 0 50K Flood 2100EST Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains on southern Erie County causing several small streams and creeks to leave their banks. Lowland flooding occurred near Corry where 2.70 inches of rainfall was measured. Several roads in the area had to be briefly closed. Crawford County Meadville 09 1724EST 0 0 300K Flash Flood 1915EST Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains on the central portion of Crawford County. Rainfall rates were well in excess of an in per hour and spotters measured a storm total of 3.1 inches just to the northeast of Meadville. Rapid rises in small streams and creeks occurred and many roads were quickly flooded. Several people had to be rescued from stranded vehicles near Meadville. Flood waters on some roads were reported to be over four feet in depth. Crawford County Meadville 09 1735EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a dozen trees in and around Meadville. Crawford County Countywide 10 0655EST 0 0 600K Flash Flood 0930EST Thunderstorms dumped very heavy rains on Crawford County. Rainfall rates exceeded one inch per hour. Rapid rises in small streams and creeks occurred throughout the county and several roads were washed out. Many other roads had be closed due to flooding. Flood waters up to four feet deep were reported at some locations and dozens of homes in the county experienced basement flooding. Erie County North East 16 1330EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1340EST Thunderstorm winds downed many trees in Northeast. At least five vehicles were damaged by fallen trees and limbs. Erie County Erie 16 1335EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees. Erie County Girard 16 1630EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1638EST Thunderstorm winds toppled a tree and several large limbs. Crawford County Cambridge Spgs 26 0910EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was observed five miles east of Cambridge Springs. Erie County Lake City to 26 0915EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Edinboro 0920EST Thunderstorms winds downed many trees in Lake City and Edinboro. Crawford County Meadville to 26 0945EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Cochranton 0955EST Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs in Meadville and one tree in Cochranton. Erie County Waterford 29 1325EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Allegheny County Leetsdale 03 0335EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Route 65 flooded. Westmoreland County Greensburg to 03 1355EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Youndwood 1400EST Thunderstorm winds blew off a large part of the roof of the clubhouse at Valley Green Golf Course. Roof landed on, and totally damaged, pickup truck. Nearby, tops of trees were twisted off. Other trees fell in Youngwood, Hunker, and Armbrust. 2500 customers lost electric power. Westmoreland County Latrobe 03 1355EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Greene County Bobtown 03 1407EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down. Westmoreland County Derry to 03 1410EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Pleasant Unity 1415EST Large trees down. Indiana County Blairsville 03 1430EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down. Fayette County Pt Marion 03 1430EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees and power lines blown down. Westmoreland County 2 S Latrobe 03 1440EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many large trees down. Westmoreland County Derry to 03 1530EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood Ligonier 1630EST Basement flooded on Fairfield St in Ligonier. Idlewild Park closed because of flooding. Bridge covered by water and impassable on Derbytown Rd in Derry. Washington County Mc Murray 04 1205EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1305EST Sugar Camp Rd flooded in Peters Twp. Allegheny County 5 W Bridgeville to 04 1230EST 0 0 Flash Flood 3 NE Bridgeville 1330EST Streets flooded in Mt Lebanon Twp. Chartiers Creek caused flooded roads in S Fayette Twp. Mercer County Farrell 04 1600EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Several roads flooded. Mercer County Greenville 05 1745EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800EST Flooding on Route 18 north of Greenville. Venango County Chapmanville 05 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Flooding on Route 27. Westmoreland County Latrobe 06 1900EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2045EST Route 981 at Latrobe-Derry Rd flooded. And Ligonier St in Ligonier flooded. At least 2 basements suffered flood damage. Allegheny County Monroeville 06 2045EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2145EST Thompson Run Rd flooded.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Westmoreland County Latrobe 07 1340EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500EST Both Latrobe-Derry Rd and Route 982 flooded. Lawrence County New Castle 07 1811EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2015EST Many streets and several basements flooded from 2 hours of heavy rain. Lawrence County New Castle 07 1847EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clarion County Clarion to 07 1945EST 0 0 Flash Flood Lucinda 2045EST Road flooded in Clarion. Route 66 flooded between Shippenville and Lucinda. Venango County Nickleville 07 2045EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Route 38 near Nickleville closed by flooding. Fayette County Fairchance 08 1500EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1600EST Several houses flooded by overflowing streams. Butler County Zelienople to 08 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood Harmony 2150EST Perry Highway and several other roads flooded between Zelienople and Harmony. Mercer County Stoneboro 08 2355EST 0 0 Flash Flood 09 0055EST Flooding on Stoneboro-Lateral Rd. Fayette County Fairchance 09 1420EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1700EST Basements flooded on West Elm and North Main Streets Westmoreland County New Alexandria 09 1515EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1615EST Route 981 at Lee Valley Road flooded. Standing water on several back roads. Venango County Franklin 09 1715EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1915EST Numerous secondary roads flooded countywide, especially Route 8 and Two Mile Run north of Franklin. Lawrence County New Castle to 09 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 6 SE New Castle 1830EST Big Run overflowed its banks near New Castle. Routes 388 and 65 flooded southeast of New Castle. Indiana County Penn Run 09 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Earthen dam overflowed near Yellow Creek camp ground. Several roads were flooded. 150 campers were told to evacuate the camp ground. Mercer County Mercer 09 1740EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1815EST Basements flooded. Beaver County Monaca to 09 2030EST 0 0 40K Flash Flood Beaver 2245EST Routes 30 and 51 in Monaca closed by 3 feet of flood waters. Several cars were stranded and under water on Route 51. Many basements flooded in Rochester. In Beaver, there was a mud slide from River Road onto the railroad tracks. Butler County 2 NE Cherry Vly to 10 1520EST 0 0 Flash Flood Eau Claire 1620EST Route 38 near Garden Scape flooded, just northeast of Cherry Valley. In Eau Claire, roads were flooded.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Allegheny County Oakmont 10 1957EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Flooding on Allegheny River Blvd. Westmoreland County Latrobe 12 1605EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down near Latrobe and along Route 217 in Derry Twp. Westmoreland County Latrobe 12 1610EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Westmoreland County 4 SW Latrobe 12 1655EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1800EST Many basements flooded in Unity Twp. Indiana County Plumville 12 1730EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wind blew down tree and broke utility pole in half. Allegheny County Emsworth 12 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1845EST Flooding on Route 65 near Emsworth and on Camp Horn Rd. Beaver County North Sewickley 16 1615EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down. Venango County Franklin 16 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Flooding in Franklin and in Sandy Creek Twp. Doppler radar estimated 2.2 inches of rain fell. Lawrence County Pulaski 16 1915EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down along River Road. Butler County Glen Eden to 16 1950EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Fernway Trees down. Allegheny County 3 NW Gibsonia to 16 2002EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Curtisville 2009EST Trees down on Babcock Blvd, about 3 mi NW of Gibsonia; along Kim Lane, 1.7 mi NE of Gibsonia; and in several places in West Deer Twp. Armstrong County West Kittanning 25 2235EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees blown down across Pine Hill Rd. One tree damaged a church. Armstrong County West Kittanning 25 2315EST 0 0 6K Flash Flood 26 0145EST Numerous roads and basements flooded. Armstrong County 3 S West Kittanning 26 0210EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0240EST Ridge Road flooded. Butler County Karns City 26 0237EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Armstrong County 5 N Kittanning 26 0330EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree downed by wind, blocking intersection of Routes 28 and 66 near Mosgrove. Mercer County Grove City 26 0350EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees down in Grove City. Large trees blown down along Route 158 and West Middlesex Road. Venango County Oil City 26 0359EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs blown down.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Indiana County Armagh 26 0500EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down in East Wheatfield Twp. Lawrence County New Wilmington 26 0600EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree down. Beaver County Beaver Falls 26 0622EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Allegheny County Duquesne 26 0655EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Westmoreland County Acme 26 0730EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mercer County New Lebanon to 26 0750EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sandy Lake Large trees and power lines blown down. Lightning caused house fire in New Lebanon. Venango County Polk 26 0755EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Venango County Franklin to 26 0815EST 0 0 110K Flash Flood Oil City 1340EST Parts of Routes 8 and 62, and other roads, flooded. Pizza business on 15th Street hill flooded twice during this storm. Chubb Run overflowed, flooded at least 3 homes. Three homes evacuated. At least a dozen basements flooded. Route 257 near Oil City flooded. Doppler radar estimated 3.7 inches of rain fell. Clarion County Limestone 26 0820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Clarion County Clarion 26 0840EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Venango County Cranberry 26 0855EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clarion County Hawthorn to 26 0900EST 0 0 Flash Flood Sligo 1130EST Routes 28, 66, and 68 flooded. Venango County Franklin 26 1055EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down on Rocky Rd. Lawrence County Hillsville to 26 1140EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1.5 W New Castle 1155EST A microburst, with estimated winds of 70 mph, snapped or toppled hundreds of trees throughout the county. The microburst was three quarters of a mile wide, and extended for about 6 miles, from the Ohio border north of Hillsville, eastward through Mahoning Twp, into Union Twp, west of New Castle. Mahoning Twp hardest hit, especially the hilltop area just off Route 224. In Mahoning Twp, a large number of trees were toppled or uprooted. Several trees fell on houses. One roof partly destroyed. Several sheds and garages damaged. Numerous utility lines were blown down. 7100 customers lost electric power. Butler County 6 S Butler 26 1155EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Skywarn spotter measured 69 mph wind gust, which toppled trees and left 4500 customers without electric power throughout Butler County. Armstrong County Ford City to 26 1220EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Kittanning 1235EST Many trees and power lines down. Some roofs damaged. Worst damage in Manorville. Wind moved car from street to sidewalk in Manorville. 14,000 customers lost electric power across Armstrong County. Indiana County Clymer 26 1235EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1250EST Many large trees and power lines blown down by 60 mph microburst. Clymer was hardest hit, but other parts of Indiana County were damaged. Route 286 was closed by fallen trees.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Lawrence County New Castle 26 1245EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1500EST Grove, Taylor, Cascade Streets, and Cunningham Ave, closed or damaged by flood waters. Flooding on Route 422 began about 255 PM EDT. Westmoreland County Derry to 26 1305EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Vandergrift 1315EST Many trees down. Butler County West Sunbury 26 1310EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1330EST Euclid Road flooded. Westmoreland County Greensburg 26 1315EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Westmoreland County Latrobe 26 1320EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Westmoreland County Latrobe 26 1322EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1345EST Streets flooded. Westmoreland County Seward to 26 1341EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) New Florence 1345EST Many large trees down. Greene County Countywide 26 2055EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down. Washington County Washington 26 2057EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Westmoreland County Turkeytown 26 2137EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down on Mt Pleasant Road. Fayette County Fairbank 26 2140EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Washington County Centerville 27 0410EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree down. Greene County 3 SW Greensboro 27 0650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Greene County 12 E Aleppo 27 0700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900EST Stewart Run, near Oak Forest, overflowed after 3 inches of rain was reported by a Skywarn Spotter. Washington County Cecil to 27 0710EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Canonsburg 0717EST Trees down. Butler County Ogle 27 0725EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Large hail in Cranberry Twp. Allegheny County Pittsburgh 27 0747EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Westmoreland County 8 W Latrobe 27 0755EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Fayette County Hopwood 27 0815EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 0900EST Basements and streets flooded. Armstrong County 3 E Kittanning 27 0825EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees down. Indiana County Indiana 27 0830EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Hickory 27 0845EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Washington County Mc Murray 27 0845EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0915EST Sugar Creek overflowed and flooded Sugar Creek Road after half an inch of rain in 15 minutes. Westmoreland County Greensburg to 27 0915EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Latrobe Hail, one inch in diameter, reported between Greensburg and Latrobe. Washington County Avella 27 1420EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines downed by wind. Fayette County Lake Lynn 27 1430EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Greene County Bobtown 27 1440EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Fayette County Masontown to 27 1530EST 0 0 Flash Flood Pt Marion 1630EST Roads flooded. Greene County Spraggs 27 1535EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down. Washington County Washington 27 1545EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down. Fayette County Brownsville 27 1555EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Greene County Mapletown to 27 1605EST 0 0 Flash Flood Greensboro 1655EST Roads flooded in Mapletown and Greensboro. Fayette County Fairchance 27 1615EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mercer County 3 E Sharon 29 1848EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Near Hermitage, Pine Run overflowed, flooding Route 62, which had to be closed. Three inches of rain fell in Sharon. Greene County Greensboro 29 2130EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Flooding on Route 2014. PUERTO RICO San Juan And Vicinity Toa Baja 15 1215AST 0 0 Flash Flood 1415AST An emergency manager reported street flooding in Toa Baja along Calle del Tren.

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PUERTO RICO San Juan And Vicinity Guaynabo 15 1250AST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1450AST A citizen reported floating cars near Metro Office Park in Guaynabo, an estimated 5 feet of water. A stationary thunderstorms that extended from Rio Piedras northwest to Cataño and Toa Baja produced heavy rains and localized flash flooding in Toa Baja, Cataño , and Guaynabo. San Juan And Vicinity Bayamon 21 1532AST 0 0 3K Heavy Rain 1730AST A house was reported flooded in Parcelas Van Scoy . San Juan And Vicinity San Juan 21 1734AST 0 0 3K Heavy Rain 1834AST A house was reported flooded in Los Paseo Alto. San Juan And Vicinity Guaynabo 21 1739AST 0 0 3K Heavy Rain 1839AST A house was reported flooded at Barrio Guaragua, Correa sector. San Juan And Vicinity Guaynabo 21 1902AST 0 0 3K Heavy Rain 2102AST A house was reported flooded at Barrio Santa Rosa 3 along road 833. San Juan And Vicinity Guaynabo 21 1910AST 0 0 6K Heavy Rain 2110AST Several houses were reported flooded at Barrio Piedra Blanca, Villa Hugo Sector. San Juan And Vicinity San Juan 21 1930AST 0 0 20K Heavy Rain San Juan municipality police reported ten flooded houses along Betances Street in Villa Palmeras, Santurce. Active tropical wave approached Puerto Rico causing heavy rain on Thursday. By the afternoon the tropical wave became tropical depression number nine, when it was located over the Caribbean south of the Virgin Islands. Numerous showers and thunderstorms affected Puerto rico during Thursday night.. Several streets and roads in San juan became impassable or flooded like Kennedy Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue near Andalucia Street, Streets 25 NE and 18 NE in Puerto Nuevo, Pinero Avenue at Esq. Andalucia. Road 861 in Toa Alta, road 199 in front of Los Paseos urbanization. Poppy Street in Borinqen Gardens, Baldorioty de Castro south marginal road, Ottawa Street at Las Americas Urbanization, De Diego Final in Puerto Nuevo, and Betances Street in Villa Palmeras. Northeast Naguabo 21 2000AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 22 1200AST Several sectors of the municipality of Naguabo were reported flooded or impassable, along roads 9936 and 936 at Barrio Boqueron. Highway PR52 . exit 22 was impassable, as well as La Pitina Sector Highway PR31. La Fe sector was impassable and river Rio Blanco was reported out of its banks. Tropical Depression Nine continued to move west northwest across the Caribbean waters south of Puerto Rico on Friday. Considerable rain fell over the eastern half of Puerto Rico during the morning. Areas like Naguabo received from two to three inches of rain. By late afternoon Tropical Depression Nine had become a tropical wave. PRZ002 Northeast 22 1130AST 0 0 Flood 1400AST River RIo Guzman, at the Galateo sector in Rio Grande was reported out of its banks . By 1400 the river level was back to normal. PRZ004 Eastern Interior 22 1155AST 0 0 Landslide Landslide was reported in Caguas along road 172, km 3.2.

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PUERTO RICO Western Interior Lares 23 1556AST 0 0 4K Flash Flood 1856AST A stationary thunderstorm with heavy rain was reported 4 miles southwest of Lares. Police reported that a small stream that flows into river Guajataca went out of its banks flooding a house. The U.SG.S. river level sensor indicated the Lares river had risen six feet above flood stage. San Juan And Vicinity San Juan 25 1630AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2030AST Street flooding was reported in the San Juan metro area. Eastern Interior Cayey 26 0040AST 0 0 3K Heavy Rain 0400AST A house was reported flooded. Southeast Patillas 26 0040AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0400AST Heavy rains were reported and several small streams were overflowing their banks. Southeast Yabucoa 26 0040AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0400AST Heavy rains were reported and several small streams were overflowing their banks. Ponce And Vicinity Ponce 26 1200AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1500AST Some urban flooding was reported at the Playa de Ponce sector. Mayaguez And Vicinity Aguada 27 1425AST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Spotter from Moca reported strong gusty winds and a funnel cloud moving from Coloso Valley in Aguada towards Aguadilla. PRZ004 Eastern Interior 29 1330AST 0 0 Landslide A landslide was reported at Barrio Jaguas in Gurabo due to heavy rains over the northwest part of the municipality. Mayaguez And Vicinity Mayaguez 29 1430AST 0 0 Heavy Rain Urban flooding was reported at Ensanche Martinez, Rodil Sector, Trastalleres, and Mayaguez Terrace. Over two inches of rain fell in 40 minutes. San Juan And Vicinity San Juan 31 1146AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1400AST Heavy rains were reported along the San Juan metro area. Urban flooding was reported along Kennedy Avenue, Dorado, Cataño, Bayamon and Guaynabo. RHODE ISLAND Providence County Smithfield 13 1815EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Kent County East Greenwich 13 1920EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2100EST Kent County East Greenwich 13 1920EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm downed trees and wires in East Greenwich, and flooded South Road, making it impassable for a time. Another severe thunderstorm downed a tree and large branches on Barnes Street in Smithfield. SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Bamberg County Bamberg to 03 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood Olar 2100EST Police and Sheriff reported roads flooded in Olar and on Hwy 301 near Bamberg.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Chesterfield County Pageland 04 2200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Sheriff reported several roads closed in Pageland with flooding in yards getting into some homes. Lexington County 2.5 E Chapin to 05 1455EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1 NNE Chapin NWS Storm Survey found several trees down on I-20 near Chapin. Lexington County 5 S Cayce to 06 1715EST 0 0 Flash Flood Gaston 1900EST Several roads flooded and closed in the Lloyd Woods subdivision. Hwy 321 near Busbee road closed with several vehicles submerged. Water also got into some businesses. Newberry County Whitmire 07 1940EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff reported several trees down in Whitmire along with pea size hail. Aiken County Aiken to 10 1230EST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 7 NW Aiken 1345EST Sheriff reported several streets flooded and closed in Aiken. Also, the exit 22 ramp on I-20 was closed due to flooding. Richland County Columbia 14 1805EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Columbia police reported several trees down. Lexington County South Congaree 14 1810EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) NWS employee reported several trees down. Lexington County West Columbia 14 1810EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) West Columbia police reported numerous trees down. Lexington County 10 S Lexington 14 1845EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Mid Carolina Electric reported numerous trees down at I-26 and hwy 321. Also at Fairview Crossroads and hwy 178. Orangeburg County 7 NE Bowman 16 1240EST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) EOC reported 3/4 inch hail. Saluda County 1 NE Saluda 16 1655EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Sheriff reported trees down on hwy 378. Newberry County Pomaria 16 1730EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Shieriff reported trees down on powerlines. Mccormick County 10 E Mt Carmel 17 2107EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Dept. of Highways reported a couple of trees down on hwy 19. Calhoun County 9 E Cameron 18 1715EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff reported a couple of trees down at Stumphole and TV roads. SOUTH CAROLINA, North Coastal

NONE REPORTED. SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Greenville County 5 NW Greer 01 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and large tree limbs were blown down along highway 290. Greenville County Berea to 01 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood Taylors 2100EST Slow-moving thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall that resulted in rapid flooding from Berea, to Greenville, to Taylors. Many roads flooded and required closing. The Reedy River crested at 9.5 feet in downtown Greenville, and remained above flood stage for much of the night. Greenville County Taylors 04 2040EST 0 0 100K Lightning

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Greenville County Taylors 04 2040EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines were blown down. Also, lightning ignited fires at an apartment complex, causing significant damage to one unit, and moderate damage to two others. Spartanburg County 2 N Duncan 04 2050EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Spartanburg County Greer 04 2100EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Victor Mills area, and along Old Woodruff Rd. Greenville County Taylors to 04 2130EST 0 0 Flash Flood Greer 05 0000EST Several roads flooded, including portions of Old Spartanburg Rd and Wade Hampton Bvd. A creek overflowed its banks in Taylors, flooding several yards. York County Clover to 05 1515EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sharon A couple of trees and some power lines were blown down. Spartanburg County Spartanburg 05 1815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down in the Converse area. Union County Jonesville 05 1856EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) The roof was blown off of a mobile home. Spartanburg County Spartanburg 05 1900EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2100EST Severe urban flooding developed in the city. Several vehicles were trapped by flood waters, and some motorists required rescue. Flooding also developed along Lawson's Fork and Fairforest Creeks. A couple of bridges were washed out by flood waters. Union County Union 05 1920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were blown down. Union County Jonesville 05 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 06 0100EST Very heavy rainfall resulted in flooding along several creeks across the county. Laurens County 3 S Fountain Inn to 05 2100EST 0 0 Flash Flood Gray Court 2200EST Portions of I-385 flooded south of Fountain Inn. Several roads also flooded in and around Gray Court. Spartanburg County Greer 07 0000EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 0300EST Several inches of rain fell in just over an hour, resulting in flash flooding in locations in and around Greer. Numerous roads flooded. A bridge over Maple Creek was covered by 15 feet of water. A parking lot flooded at an apartment complex, and numerous vehicles were damaged. Greenville County Greer 07 0000EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0300EST Several inches of rain fell in just over an hour, resulting in flooding in and around Greer. Numerous roads were flooded. In Pelham, damage was done to a highway that was under construction. Oconee County 3 NW Salem 07 1345EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oconee County Seneca 09 1527EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oconee County Seneca 09 1527EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown onto a car. York County Rock Hill 09 2115EST 0 0 15K Lightning Lightning ignited a fire at a church.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest York County Rock Hill 14 1830EST 0 0 15K Lightning Lightning ignited a fire at a business. Spartanburg County 2 W Pauline 16 1245EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oconee County Seneca 16 1445EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Greenville County Greenville Downtown 16 1455EST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A microburst caused damage to 12 airplanes and 3 hangars at Greenville Municipal Airport. One plane was blown about 300 feet into the side of a hangar, causing the plane to break in half. Three single-engine planes were flipped over. A concrete block wall was also blown over. Pickens County Easley 16 1500EST 0 0 10K Heavy Rain Pickens County Easley 16 1500EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, with one tree damaging a school. Also, some minor flooding occurred in poor drainage areas. Abbeville County Donalds 16 1515EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some power lines were blown down. Anderson County Anderson 16 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Anderson County Belton 16 1540EST 0 0 1K Lightning Lightning struck Belton High School. Anderson County Honea Path 16 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Greenwood County Coronaco to 16 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Greenwood Some trees were blown down and power outages were reported. Abbeville County Honea Path 16 1545EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) The roof was blown off of a building. Anderson County Belton 16 1600EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Several streets were covered with 4 to 8 inches of water due to heavy rainfall. Cherokee County 2 N Blacksburg 17 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down. Cherokee County Gaffney 17 1705EST 0 0 5K Heavy Rain Cherokee County Gaffney 17 1705EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) High winds blew windows out of a downtown building. Heavy rain flooded a parking lot, and the water entered some vehicles. A bridge on Brugg Street also flooded. Cherokee County Gaffney 17 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown down on Morgan Dr. Spartanburg County Boiling Spgs 17 1800EST 0 0 10K Lightning Spartanburg County Boiling Spgs 17 1800EST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) High winds caused minor roof damage to four homes. Trees were also blown down on Paris Bridge Rd. Lightning ignited fires at a house and a mobile home. Pickens County Six Mile 17 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down on highway 137 near Six Mile Elementary.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Pickens County Pickens 17 1840EST 0 0 Lightning Pickens County Pickens 17 1840EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) High winds caused a porch on a house to collapse. Lightning also sparked several fires. Anderson County Anderson 17 1925EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree and some power lines were blown down on East Orr St. Anderson County Anderson 17 2015EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Several roads flooded around the city, including Broadway Lake Rd, the highway 28 bypass, and others. Abbeville County Countywide 17 2030EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were blown down. Greenville County Greenville 18 2130EST 0 0 Flash Flood 19 0000EST Severe urban flash flooding developed in Greenville, with several Eastside roads covered with water and closed due to flooding along Brushy Creek and some of its tributaries. Streets in the Judson Community were flooded on the west side of the city, and the Reedy River crested at 8.6 feet downtown. Spartanburg County Spartanburg 22 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were blown down on the east side of the city. Pickens County 3 W Easley 22 1745EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown into power lines between Easley and Liberty. Laurens County 4 S Cross Hill 30 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown down on Ridgehill Rd. SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Berkeley County Moncks Corner 01 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Nearly 4 inches of rain in less than an hour caused the flooding of the intersection of Route 52 and Main Street. Stony Landing Road was also flooded. Beaufort County Burton 04 1815EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Heavy rainfall flooded roads. Berkeley County Carnes Xrd 04 1905EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Heavy rainfall flooded Irby Road. Allendale County Allendale 06 1920EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Heavy rain flooded numerous roads including Highway 301 northeast of Allendale. Jasper County Tarboro 11 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1613EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and large limbs. Dorchester County St George to 16 1415EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Jedburg 1445EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees across power lines along Highway 78 in St. George, Ridgeville, and Jedburg. Colleton County Round O 16 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1435EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Jasper County 4 E Ridgeland 16 1745EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1815EST From 3 to 7 inches of rain fell across the northern half of the county causing flooded roads. Jasper County Tarboro 16 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1748EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Highway 321 near Tarboro. Hampton County 5 SE Nixville 16 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Around 5 inches of rain in a short period of time caused flooding of roads. Charleston County 7 N Mc Clellanville to 18 1515EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mc Clellanville 1530EST Berkeley County 1 W Wando 18 1705EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1710EST Thunderstorm winds brought down large limbs across power lines. Charleston County Parkers Ferry 18 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down. Charleston County Ravenel 24 1435EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1440EST Large limbs were knocked down along Highway 165 just south of its intersection with Highway 17. SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North Jones County 5 SE Murdo 04 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jones County 6 SW Draper 04 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dewey County 4 SE La Plant 04 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sully County 8 N Okobojo 04 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Seventy mph winds blew several windows out of a lodge and blew a 20 foot long boat across a parking lot. Potter County Gettysburg 04 1945CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hyde County 22 NW Highmore 04 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dewey County Eagle Butte 04 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1855CST Eighty mph winds destroyed a mobile home in Eagle Butte, downed several trees, power lines and poles, and scattered lawn and play equipment. Eagle Butte was without power for around nine hours. Campbell County 10 W Mound City 09 1110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Walworth County Java 09 1230CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Edmunds County 5 W Ipswich 09 1440CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Edmunds County 9 S Mina 09 1510CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Faulk County 7 NE Cresbard 09 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clark County 10 N Raymond 09 1600CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Faulk County 4 SE Miranda 09 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hand County 22 NW Vayland 09 1610CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North Spink County 4 W Athol 09 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sixty mph winds brought some tree branches down. Mcpherson County 13 E Hillsview 20 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Spink County 5 N Ashton 20 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Spink County 14 NW Doland 20 1655CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Spink County 3 S Turton 20 1659CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mcpherson County 15 NE Eureka to 23 1300CST 0 0 Wildfire 17 NE Eureka 2200CST Dry conditions and strong winds allowed a previously extinguished fire to re-emerge in a hayfield and spread southeast. At one point the fire spread to four miles wide. The fire consumed 2000 acres of pastureland, two barns, an abandoned house, and 1800 hay bales. Fifty firefighters battled the blaze. Brown County 16 NW Aberdeen 25 1742CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Brown County 10 N Aberdeen 25 1802CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Brown County 8 N Aberdeen 25 1804CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Brown County 8 N Aberdeen 25 1815CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Brown County 10 N Aberdeen 25 1825CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) SOUTH DAKOTA, Southeast Beadle County 1 N Virgil 09 1655CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees down. Sanborn County 8 NE Woonsocket 09 1730CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large limbs broken off. One large limb hit the wall of a house and knocked items off shelves inside. Melon crops were damaged by the wind. Gregory County 6 NW Dixon 19 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including many small branches down. Brule County 10 NE Pukwana 19 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including branches at least 2 inches in diameter down. Gregory County Bonesteel 19 2115CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds ripped siding off a house, flipped over a large dumpster, and caused tree damage. Charles Mix County Platte 19 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Douglas County New Holland 19 2140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) SOUTH DAKOTA, West Custer County 12 E Buffalo Gap 03 1905MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Custer County 12 E Buffalo Gap 03 1905MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Fall River County Smithwick 03 1915MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) A severe thunderstorm developed over Custer County and moved into Fall River County producing nickel-sized hail and wind gusts to 70 mph. Todd County 5 SE Mission 04 1607MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tripp County 6 SW Colome 04 1915MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)

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SOUTH DAKOTA, West Pennington County 2 NW Hill City 07 1610MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pennington County Mt Rushmore 07 1645MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1730MST A slow moving severe thunderstorm tracked across the Black Hills portion of Pennington County producing copious amounts of large hail. The storm tracked from just northwest of Hill City to Mt. Rushmore National Monument and produced nickel-sized hail. The storm produced quarter-sized hail for 45 minutes at Mt. Rushmore. Meade County Ft Meade 07 1645MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Custer County 5 NE Custer 07 1717MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Custer County 5 NE Blue Bell 07 1757MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Custer County 4 W Pringle 07 1820MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Custer County 10 E Fairburn 07 1858MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pennington County 7 NE New Underwood 07 1927MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Meade County 5 SE Hereford 07 1952MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Severe thunderstorms developed over Custer County and moved slowly eastward onto the western South Dakota Plains. These storms were initially large hail producers over Custer County, but then became outflow dominated and produced strong winds as they weakened over eastern Pennington County. Lawrence County Savoy 07 1950MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Custer County 6 NW Custer 08 1315MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1330MST Bennett County 4 SE Martin 08 1730MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Custer County Custer 09 1210MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1240MST A severe thunderstorm dropped hail to the size of golf balls for 30 minutes in Custer. Custer County 5 SW Custer 09 1440MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Custer County Wind Cave 09 1530MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tripp County (Sfd)Winner Arpt 09 1440MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 1442MST Tripp County 10 N Witten 09 1445MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1450MST Tripp County 10 N Witten 09 1445MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1450MST Many six inch diameter tree limbs were downed by strong winds. Todd County 18 ESE Olsonville 09 1500MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Todd County 14 S Mission 09 1530MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Todd County 7 SE Mission 09 1700MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1710MST Lawrence County 5 N Savoy 09 2020MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Custer County 1 E Argyle 17 1735MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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SOUTH DAKOTA, West Custer County 10 N Dewey 17 1915MST 0 0 Flash Flood 18 0400MST Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3 to 5 inches of rain over southwestern Custer County and caused flooding in the Tepee Canyon and Hell Canyon areas northeast of Dewey. Water was reported to be 2 feet deep on county road 769 in Hell Canyon during the evening. County roads 270, 272, and 769 were closed overnight. No property damage was reported in the area. Tripp County 7 S Colome 19 1635MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tripp County 7 S Colome 19 1635MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Up to 4 inch diameter tree limbs were broken off trees. Tripp County 10 NE Winner 19 1715MST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1720MST Strong thunderstorm winds tore roofs off a 100 foot long dairy barn, a smaller barn, and a machine shed. The roofs were carried 50 yards to almost 1/2 mile away. Perkins County Prairie City 27 1520MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Perkins County 5 SE Lodgepole 27 1535MST 0 0 50K 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G78) Strong winds from thunderstorms ripped a roof off a barn and blew 1500 pound bales of hay into adjacent fields and across a highway. Wind-driven small hail also destroyed crops. Perkins County 7 S Lodgepole 27 1535MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Perkins County Lemmon 27 1601MST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G69) Strong thunderstorm winds in Lemmon uprooted large trees and broke 8 inch diameter branches off trees. A combine was also lifted off a flatbed trailer. Shannon County 15 N Pine Ridge 27 1630MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) TENNESSEE, Central Davidson County Inglewood 01 0000CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0100CST Several homes were flooded with 3 feet of water in them along Gallatin Pike. The flash flood event started on July 31, 1128 PM CST and ended on August 1, 0100 AM CST. Dickson County Dickson 02 1315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down. Franklin County Huntland 02 1830CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Water was in the basement of a home, and the well was overflowing. Pickett County Countywide 03 0530CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 0700CST Newspaper story about heavy rains causing several roads to be closed in Pickett County. The road superintendent estimated damage to roads to be $100,000. Several businesses, and even the courthouse in Byrdstown, had up to 6 inches of standing water inside of them. There was one estimate of 7 inches of rain in a few hours. Williamson County Fairview 04 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported a tree on a road. Williamson County Franklin 04 2050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Ham radio operator reported trees were down. Williamson County Franklin 04 2055CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees were blown down on Grandbury Street. Davidson County Nashville 04 2108CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Davidson County Office of Emergnecy Management reported a measured wind gust of 63 mph (55 knots) with numerous trees and power lines down around the county. Several trees fell on houses and cars. There were at least 200 calls about the downed trees and power lines.

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TENNESSEE, Central Perry County Linden 04 2110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported trees were blown down. Davidson County Nashville Metro Arpt 04 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) 59 mph wind gust measured by BNA ASOS at the airport. Davidson County 9.3 SE Nashville 04 2120CST 0 4 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Law enforcement and newspaper articles reported 20 to 30 boats were overturned and part of the Elm Hill Marina was destroyed. 4 people were injured, and 2 of them had to be hospitalized. The storms struck during a fishing tournament. Davidson County Nashville Metro Arpt 04 2120CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was observed at BNA airport. Davidson County Nashville Metro Arpt 04 2120CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Law enforcement reported 2 planes flipped over at BNA airport. Williamson County Franklin 04 2120CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported a tree fell on a house. Davidson County Nashville 04 2125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Spotter reported trees down at the corner of 46th and Charlotte. Wayne County Waynesboro 04 2125CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2359CST Law enforcement reported 6 inches of water on roads. Davidson County 2.8 SSW Hermitage 04 2130CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail reported by Spotter located on I-40 and Stewarts Ferry Pike. Wilson County 5.9 S Mt Juliet 04 2130CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2131CST Quarter size hail reported at the home of NWS WCM. Rutherford County 6 SW Smyrna 04 2134CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Off duty NWS employee reported the top of a large tree was blown off. Rutherford County Lascassas 04 2145CST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Newspaper story mentioned a farmer lost his shop and equipment shed due to strong thunderstorm winds that struck his farm on East Jefferson Pike. The shop's roof was picked up and smashed to the ground like pick up sticks. Two 16-foot doors blew off his barn. Damage estimate to his farm was about $50,000.

A tree fell on 2 propane tanks located at the intersection of East Jefferson Pike and Lascassas Hwy. Volunteer firefighters turned off the tanks and ended a potentially dangerous situation.

Another Lascassas farmer lost his barns and an equipment shed. His lost was placed at about $25,000.

There were 100 trees blown down around Rutherford county leaving 12 roads blocked by fallen trees. 10,000 people were without power for several hours in Rutherford County. Rutherford County Murfreesboro 04 2145CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail was reported. Rutherford County Murfreesboro 04 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported trees down at Chrisman Hotel. Rutherford County Smyrna 04 2145CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was reported. Rutherford County Smyrna 04 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Spotter reported trees down on Old Nashville Hwy.

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TENNESSEE, Central Sumner County Portland 04 2150CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was observed. Sumner County Portland to 04 2150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Gallatin 2200CST Trees were blown down between Portland and Gallatin. There were trees down on Boiling Springs Road and Brandy Hollow Road. Some of these trees brought down power lines. Wilson County 8 E Lebanon 04 2200CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Law enforcement quarter size hail. Wilson County 8 E Lebanon 04 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Law enforcement reported trees were blown down. Dekalb County West Portion 04 2235CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) TDOT reported a tree was blown down on upper Helton Road in the western part of the county. Wayne County Countywide 04 2240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) TDOT reported 10 to 15 trees were blown down around the county. Overton County Southeast Portion 04 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 911 center reported 2 trees were down on power lines. Putnam County Countywide 04 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported several trees were blown down around the county. White County Sparta 04 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported trees were blown down on Bread Hill Road, Eastland and Judge Austin Road in Sparta. Fentress County South Portion 05 0000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported 4 roads were blocked by fallen trees. Cumberland County 4.8 SW Crossville 05 0004CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were down on Dunbar Road near Lake Tansi. Cannon County Woodbury 06 1200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST Sheriff's office reported flooding on Main Street, Short Mountain Road and Auburntown Road. Lewis County 4 E Hohenwald 06 1222CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST General public reported flooding along U.S. Highway 412. Lewis County 5 N Hohenwald 06 1315CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Spotter reported flash flooding near Kimmins and close to the Hickman-Lewis County line. Hickman County Centerville 06 1317CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1615CST TDOT reported flooding on Swan Creek Road on the Hickman-Lewis County line. Several bridges were covered with water. Benton County Camden 06 1412CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sheriff's office reported golf ball size hail. Benton County Camden 06 1414CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Camden Police Department reported one tree down and power lines down on West Main in Camden. Rutherford County Northeast Portion 06 1416CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Sheriff's office reported high water on Jefferson Road in the northeast part of the county.

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TENNESSEE, Central Perry County Linden 06 1450CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) TDOT reported trees were blown down on Marsh Creek Road, Flatwoods Road, and Sinking Creek Road in Linden. Perry County Linden 06 1505CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Sheriff's office reported about 6 inches of water on roads in Linden. Wayne County South Portion 06 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) TDOT reported trees were blown down. Cumberland County Crossville 10 1400CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530CST Sheriff's office reported water over some roads in the city. Putnam County Baxter 10 2150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down. Cumberland County Crossville 11 1230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1400CST Major street flooding was reported. Cars were stalled in parking lots with 6 inches of water. The highest water was on Miller Avenue. Sumner County Hendersonville 11 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported trees were blown down in Hendersonville. Lincoln County 8 SSW Fayetteville 19 1845CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000CST Sheriff's office reported intersection of Scott Orchard Road and Ardmore Highway was flooded and impassable. Overton County Hanging Limb 22 1807CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported trees were down on Highway 164. Cumberland County Grassy Cove 22 1814CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Spotter reported tree limbs down on State Highway 68 near Grassy Cove or 9 miles southeast of Crossville. Sumner County Gallatin to 22 1815CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Portland 1830CST Spotter reported numerous trees and power lines were blown down from Gallatin to Portland. Trees were down at intersection of Dubbins and Water Street. Jackson County Countywide 22 1821CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1830CST 911 Center reported numerous trees were blown down countywide. Sumner County Graball 22 1826CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Spotter reported trees were blown down. Sumner County Hendersonville 22 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Spotter measured a 65 mph wind gust. Putnam County 8 W Baxter 22 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported a tree was down on U.S. Highway 70 near the Smith County line. Davidson County 7 SE Nashville 22 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) NWS employee reported an interstate road sign was twisted near Percy Priest Dam. Davidson County 6 SE Nashville 22 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Spotter reported a tree was blown down on a house. Davidson County 5 ESE Nashville 22 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Spotter estimated wind gusts to be 60 mph.

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TENNESSEE, Central Dekalb County Alexandria 22 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) News article stated that large trees and power lines were blown down near Alexandria. Road crews had to remove limbs and clear roadways from Alexnadria to Cookeville Hwy. Wilson County 5.4 NE Mt Juliet 22 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Spotter reported a large tree was blown down at intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and State Highway 109. Cannon County Countywide 22 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1915CST Sheriff's office reported trees down around Woodbury, Highways 145, 146, and 53. The roof from an old Texaco Station blew off in Woodbury and damaged several vehicles on the West Main Street car lot of Jennings Motors. Davidson County Nashville 22 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1905CST Davidson County OEM reported 78 downed trees, 146 downed power lines and 35,000 people with out power in the Nashville Metro area. Rutherford County Murfreesboro 22 1904CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Murfreesboro airport measured a 58 mph wind gust. Rutherford County Countywide 22 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1920CST Sheriff's office reported numerous trees were blown down around the county. Rutherford County Lascassas 22 1908CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported a tree was blown down. Rutherford County 6 S Murfreesboro 22 1922CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sheriff's office reported a tree down on County Farm Rd. Warren County North Portion 22 1928CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 911 Center reported trees were down across the northern part of the county. Bedford County Countywide 22 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1945CST Sheriff's office reported trees down countywide. Marshall County Countywide 22 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1950CST Sheriff's office reported scattered trees were down around the county. Warren County Countywide 22 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 911 Center reported trees were down. Coffee County Countywide 22 1952CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 911 Center reported trees were down countywide. Lincoln County Countywide 22 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2100CST 911 Center reported several trees were blown down around the county. Benton County Countywide 22 2020CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2040CST Sheriff's office reported trees were down countywide starting in the north around 0820 CST and then in the south by 0840 CST. A tree fell on a house at Eva. One of the hardest hit areas was on McCauley's Bluff Road in the Mt. Moriah Community from downed trees on driveways and roadways. Giles County Countywide 22 2038CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 911 Center reported trees were down around the county.

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TENNESSEE, Central Humphreys County New Johnsonville 22 2105CST 0 0 348K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Spotter reported a wall on a building collapsed. EMA Storm Damage Assessment report stated there was damage to roofs, gutters and siding to homes in New Johnsonville to about 55 homes. A few trees fell on homes. Cars and carports were damaged from the strong thunderstorm winds. Numerous roads were closed, and there were downed trees and power lines throughout northwest Humphreys County. Damage assessment was placed at $347,600. Giles County Minor Hill 27 1240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were down. Wayne County Collinwood 27 1300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were knocked down. Sumner County Hendersonville 27 1308CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were down. There was roof damage to the Nannie Berry Elementary School. A portion of the roof collapsed. A 36,000 square-foot section of the roof over 4 classrooms was ripped off. Estimated damage to the school was at $50,000. Nearby to the elementary school, straight line winds also destroyed the scoreboard to the Ellis Middle School. Franklin County Winchester 27 1310CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown down. Davidson County Antioch 27 1350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs were blown down. Davidson County Donelson 27 1412CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail was reported near BNA airport. Wayne County Collinwood 27 1420CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530CST Street flooding was reported. Lawrence County Lawrenceburg 27 1425CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530CST Street flooding was reported. Cumberland County 8.6 NE Crossville 28 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 911 Center reported minor roof damage to a residence at Fairfield Glade. Montgomery County Clarksville 29 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Spotter reported trees were blown down and power outages in the city. Davidson County Nashville 30 1730CST 0 0 10K Lightning News article about lightning striking the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower. The lightning set off the sprinkler system in the 31-story building. The water leaked through elevator shafts onto almost every floor of the building. The first four floors were the hardest hit. The elevator shafts filled up with more than 20 feet of water. The building was built in 1970 as the headquarters of the National Life and Accident Insurance Company. Davidson County Nashville 30 1740CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1930CST Spotter reported street flooding near Vanderbilt Hospital. Davidson County 1.5 NE Nashville 30 1830CST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 1930CST Davidson County OEM reported heavy rains in East Nashville caused 4 to 5 inches of water to get into a home on Joseph Ave. TENNESSEE, East Blount County Townsend 02 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch across the southern half of the county. Hamilton County 5 SE Collegedale 04 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch on Cooley road. Cocke County Cosby 04 1645EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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TENNESSEE, East Quarter size hail reported by spotter. Campbell County Jellico 04 1700EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported on Interstate 75 by Tennessee Highway Patrol. Roane County 3 S Kingston 04 1730EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by highway department. Cocke County Cosby 04 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees reported down by sheriff's office. Rhea County 5 W Dayton to 04 1733EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 5 NW Dayton Trees reported down by sheriff's office across the western portion of the county. Meigs County Ten Mile 04 1735EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by 911 dispatch. Anderson County Clinton 04 1800EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail reported by off-duty NWS employee. Knox County Heiskell 04 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch across the northwest portion of the county. Greene County Greeneville 04 1840EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Half dollar size hail reported by radio station. Anderson County 3 N Clinton 04 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Knox County Countywide 04 1850EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch across mainly the eastern portion of the county. Sullivan County 7 W Bristol 04 1945EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch along highway 11W. Washington County Countywide 04 2100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Washington County Jonesboro 04 2125EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by 911 dispatch. Morgan County Rugby 05 0055EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail reported by spotter. Roane County Countywide 05 0115EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Morgan County Deer Lodge 05 0120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by sheriff's office. Loudon County 3 N Eaton Xrd 07 1920EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickle size hail reported near Melton Hill Dam by spotter. Loudon County 3 NE Eaton Xrd 07 1930EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down along Buttermilk road by utility company. Roane County 8 S Oliver Spgs 07 1945EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch across northeast portions of the county. Blount County Louisville 10 1500EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by spotter along Wrights Ferry and Mentro roads.

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TENNESSEE, East Blount County 5 SW Maryville 10 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by sheriff's office along Clover Hill Ridge and Morganton roads. Sevier County Countywide 11 1920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1946EST Several trees reported down by sheriff's office including along highway 321 in Wears Valley, along Kellum Creek road near Sevierville and along Cummings Chapel road 7 miles northeast of Sevierville. Sevier County Sevierville 11 2020EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2145EST All traffic stopped on the following roads which had significant water flowing over them: Jones' Cove, Lane Hollow, Allenville Road, Kellum Creek Road, Douglas Dam Road, Powder Spring Road, Robinson and Old Newport Hwy. Roane County 3 E Oak Hill 15 2010EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Ping pong ball size hail reported by emergency management agency. Monroe County Countywide 15 2020EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by utility company. Loudon County 3 SE Loudon 15 2025EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two trees reported down by highway department on Vonore road off of highway 72. Knox County 5 S Knoxville 15 2035EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two trees reported down by highway department at the intersection of Halls and Tipton Station roads and along Neubert Springs road. Monroe County Countywide 15 2050EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2115EST Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Loudon County 6 E Loudon 15 2100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company across eastern portions of the county. Sullivan County Piney Flats 16 0115EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Carter County Elizabethton 16 0120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Johnson County Shady Vly 16 0145EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two trees reported down by sheriff's office. Hawkins County Church Hill 17 1326EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by sheriff's office. Hancock County Sneedville 17 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by sheriff's office. Washington County Limestone 17 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by highway department. Hancock County Sneedville 17 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by 911 dispatch. Hawkins County Rogersville 17 1520EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Roane County Countywide 17 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Loudon County Lenoir City 17 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch.

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TENNESSEE, East Loudon County Countywide 17 1720EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by highway department. Monroe County Sweetwater 17 1800EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Scott County Robbins 17 1800EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Mcminn County Athens 17 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Anderson County Countywide 17 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Three trees reported down by utility company including two between Lake City and Clinton and one along highway 330. Monroe County Tellico Plains 20 1915EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Three trees reported down by highway department. Carter County Countywide 22 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by sheriff's office. Greene County Greeneville 22 1740EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by 911 dispatch. Morgan County Deer Lodge 22 1810EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail reported by 911 dispatch. Morgan County Deer Lodge 22 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Cocke County 3 N Newport 22 1818EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by 911 dispatch. Campbell County 5 S La Follette 22 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Morgan County Burrville 22 1855EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Campbell County Caryville 22 1915EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1921EST Two trees and power lines reported down by 911 dispatch. One tree destroyed a camper trailer at Cove Lake State Park. Meigs County Countywide 22 1930EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Morgan County Lancing 22 1935EST 0 5 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Five people were injured by lightning at the Morgan County Fair in Wartburg. Roane County Rockwood 22 2010EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Meigs County Ten Mile 22 2100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A couple of trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Rhea County Dayton 22 2110EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Hamilton County Sale Creek 22 2115EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by sheriff's office.

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TENNESSEE, East Hamilton County Countywide 22 2200EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines reported down by emergency management agency. Campbell County La Follette 27 1435EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two trees reported down by utility company. Hamilton County Chattanooga 27 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by emergency management agency. Greene County 10 S Greeneville 28 0140EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by sheriff's office across southern portions of the county. Sullivan County Bristol 28 0145EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees and power lines reported down by utility company in the Kings College area. Greene County 8 N Greeneville 28 0200EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Roof blown off large building on highway 93 reported by sheriff's office. Greene County Chuckey 28 0230EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by public. Washington County Johnson City 28 0315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by sheriff's office. Cocke County Newport 28 0400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by utility company across the western half of the county. Greene County 1 W Greeneville 28 0400EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by sheriff's office along Eely road. Monroe County Madisonville 28 1525EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by sheriff's office. Roane County 3 S Kingston 28 1615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and power lines reported down by 911 dispatch along River road. Washington County Spurgeon 28 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Power lines reported down by 911 dispatch near Boone Lake. Sevier County 4 E Pigeon Forge 29 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down by utility company across power lines, roads and houses along Upper Middle Creek road between Pigeon Forge and Richardson Cove. Sevier County 4 W Pigeon Forge 31 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by sheriff's office along highway 321 in Wears Valley. One tree fell on a vehicle parked in a campground. Cocke County Countywide 31 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Jefferson County Countywide 31 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down countywide by 911 dispatch, but mainly from Jefferson City to the Knox/Sevier county line. Greene County Greeneville 31 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Grainger County Rutledge 31 1655EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Two trees reported down by sheriff's office. Hamblen County 5 W Morristown to 31 1655EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Morristown

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TENNESSEE, East Numerous trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Hancock County Countywide 31 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Blount County Friendsville 31 1820EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by spotter. Anderson County Oak Ridge 31 1824EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny size hail reported by spotter. Anderson County Oak Ridge 31 1828EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees reported down by police department. Knox County 10 W Knoxville 31 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Six trees reported down by highway department near Karns. Johnson County Mountain City 31 1852EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1945EST Highway 67 flooded 1 mile west of Mountain City. Several rural roads closed, and some home with water in. TENNESSEE, West Mcnairy County Ramer 02 1305CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1310CST Several trees were blown down. Shelby County Memphis 03 1212CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1220CST Some trees were knocked down. Lauderdale County Ripley 04 1945CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1950CST Some homes were damaged. Many trees and power lines were blown down. Decatur County 3 N Parsons 04 1950CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 1955CST Decatur County Parsons 04 1959CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2005CST Several trees were knocked down. Weakley County Greenfield 07 1630CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1635CST A couple of businesses had awning damage. A few homes suffered minor roof damage. Henry County Paris 17 1457CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1505CST Several trees were blown down. Henry County 2 S Puryear 22 2005CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2010CST Some trees were blown down. Weakley County Dresden to 22 2015CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sharon 2025CST Several trees and power lines were knocked down. Henry County Henry to 22 2030CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Paris 2040CST Some trees and power lines were blown down.

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TENNESSEE, West Carroll County Countywide 22 2035CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2050CST Many trees and power lines were knocked down. A picnic pavilion was demolished by fallen trees. Obion County Countywide 22 2045CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2100CST Many trees were blown down across the county. Henderson County Rock Spgs 22 2110CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2115CST A few trees were knocked down. Gibson County Brazil 22 2115CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2120CST Some trees were blown down. Madison County 4 NE Jackson 22 2120CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2125CST A couple of trees were knocked down. Chester County Countywide 22 2140CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2155CST Scattered trees were blown down across the county. Henderson County Countywide 22 2140CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2155CST A preschool center had its roof blown off. Some trees were knocked down across the county. A car was demolished by a fallen tree. Hardin County Morris Chapel 22 2145CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2150CST Several trees were knocked down. Dyer County Dyersburg 22 2200CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2205CST A few trees were blown down. Lauderdale County Ashport 22 2210CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2215CST Scattered trees were knocked down. Hardeman County Silerton to 22 2220CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Toone 2235CST Some trees and power lines were knocked down. Mcnairy County Finger 22 2220CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2225CST A large tree was blown down. Tipton County Countywide 22 2240CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2245CST Scattered trees were blown down across the county. Fayette County 3 N Somerville 22 2248CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2255CST Several trees were knocked down. Shelby County Arlington 22 2305CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2310CST A few trees were knocked down. Shelby County 7 E Memphis 22 2337CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2345CST Some large tree limbs were blown down.

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TENNESSEE, West Shelby County Frayser 27 1629CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1635CST TEXAS, Central Kimble County 10 NE Junction 08 1515CST 0 0 70K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A severe thunderstorm moved across Kimble County producing 70 MPH winds. These winds ripped the roof off of a house and caused significant tree damage. Taylor County Abilene 22 1413CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Trees and power lines were down in Abilene after a severe thunderstorm moved through the area. Several homes also received roof damage. Brown County Brownwood 22 1440CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees and power lines were downed in Brownwood due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Coke County Blackwell 22 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Nolan County Blackwell 22 1605CST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Large tree limbs were blown down. Tom Green County San Angelo 30 1429CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1440CST Strong thunderstorm winds went southwest to northeast across the city of San Angelo. The automated weather station at the airport reported a 69 MPH gust. The winds ripped roofs off of a few buildings. Tom Green County San Angelo Mathis Fl 30 1429CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Report by ASOS. TEXAS, Central Southeast Burleson County Snook 08 1445CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Porch destroyed on Highway 60. Washington County Brenham 08 1535CST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Tree down on FM 389. Austin County 6 NE Industry 08 1555CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Colorado County Columbus 08 1625CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Power lines and trees down. Harris County 2 N Spring Vly 08 1800CST 0 0 6K Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail near Spring Branch. Harris County Crosby 08 1840CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Harris County Houston 08 1845CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Location was MLK and Calhoun. Harris County Houston 08 1850CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Location was at the University of Houston. Harris County Houston 08 1850CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Location was at Old Spanish Trail and Cullen. Harris County 4 SE Alief 08 1905CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Location was at US 59 and the Hardy Toll Road. Colorado County Bernardo 09 1450CST 0 0 9K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Trees down and windows blown out of a house.

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TEXAS, Central Southeast Harris County 2 NNW Bellaire 09 1544CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Tree down. Trinity County Groveton 11 1030CST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Tree down at the courthouse. Trinity County 1 S Trinity 11 1040CST 0 0 9K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees (including a 30 foot tall and 1 foot diameter ash tree) down. San Jacinto County Pointblank 11 1110CST 0 0 3K Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail. Walker County Riverside 11 1120CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Tree down. Washington County 1 N Brenham 11 1245CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) One barn destroyed, two barns damaged and a couple trees down off Old Independence Road. Brazoria County Danbury 11 1410CST 0 0 3K Hail (0.75) Brazos County Bryan 11 1505CST 0 0 9K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Trees down, power lines down and a small out building and mobile home damaged. Harris County Katy 16 1201CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1205CST Descending funnel cloud observed. Liberty County Tarkington Prairie 17 1815CST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Tree down. San Jacinto County 9 SW Shepherd 17 1835CST 0 0 4K Hail (0.75) Penny size hail at FM 2025 and FM 925. Brazos County 7 SW Bryan 21 2135CST 0 0 3K Hail (0.75) Grimes County Shiro 27 1753CST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees down along Highway 30. TXZ200-213>214- Liberty - Harris - Chambers - Brazoria - Galveston 237>238 30 1100CST 0 0 50K Tropical Storm 31 2359CST The broad circulation of poorly organized Tropical Storm Grace made landfall between Port O'Connor and Freeport on August 31st. Grace was the second tropical cyclone to affect this portion of the Texas coast in less than two months (Hurricane Claudette moved through the Port O'Connor area on July 15th). Grace ended up being a heavy rain producer for portions of the Upper Texas Coast where some flooding was observed. There was no damage due to Grace's winds.

Grace developed from a tropical wave that moved across the Yucatan Peninsula and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico late on August 29th. Development was inhibited by strong vertical wind shear. On August 30th, the shear lessened and a tropical depression formed about 335 miles east southeast of Corpus Christi. Reports from a ship and a reconnaissance aircraft indicated that the cyclone had strengthened into Tropical Storm Grace later that day. Grace moved in a general northwestward direction and remained poorly organized until it made landfall along the Texas coast between Port O'Connor and Freeport on August 31st. The system continued to move inland and quickly weakened to a depression. Outer rain bands containing heavy rainfall continued to develop near the coast well after Grace had weakened and produced additional heavy rainfall that lead to some flooding.

Heavy rainfall between 6 and 12 inches was observed from extreme eastern Galveston County to across the Bolivar Peninsula and northward into Chambers and portions of Liberty Counties. Some roads were flooded in these areas.

Beach erosion was minor. Water did get up to the dunes but little additional damage was done to the beaches beyond what Hurricane Claudette had already done in July.

There was one waterspout observed in association with Grace just off of Pirates Beach on the west end of Galveston Island. The waterspout dissipated before moving inland.

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TEXAS, Central Southeast

Some of the higher rainfall amounts (August 30th to August 31st) included 6.89 inches in Seabrook, 6.19 inches in League City, 5.90 inches in Nassau Bay, 4.40 inches in Baytown, 4.21 inches in Pearland, 3.20 inches in Anahuac, 2.72 inches at Houston Hobby Airport and Galveston, and 2.09 inches at Jamaica Beach. Galveston County League City 31 0100CST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0345CST Street flooding. Harris County Pasadena 31 0100CST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0435CST Flooding in Pasadena. Chambers County Smith Pt 31 1155CST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1345CST Roads in Smith Point flooded. Chambers County Winnie 31 1155CST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1345CST Portions of Highway 124 flooded. Galveston County Gilchrist 31 1125CST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1345CST Portions of Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula impassable. TEXAS, Extreme West

NONE REPORTED. TEXAS, Mid - South

NONE REPORTED. TEXAS, North Somervell County Glen Rose 09 2130CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) High winds caused roof and carport damage, with numerous tree limbs down, and debris on roadways. Johnson County Cleburne 09 2200CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were blown down by high winds. Palo Pinto County Santo 11 1545CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A 2 foot diameter oak tree was blown down at the stadium and numerous 8 to 10 inch diameter limbs broken. Light poles at the stadium were also blown down. Delta County 1 W Klondike 11 1610CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous power lines blown down and 4 inch diameter limbs broken by high winds. Hunt County Lone Oak 11 1633CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees and power lines down between Cumby and Lone Oak. Rains County 1 W Emory 11 1705CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds. Denton County Corinth 11 1745CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and fences were blown down by high winds. Wise County 5 NW Alvord 11 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reported by a pilot. Denton County 5 SW Lewisville 11 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Occurred at Flower Mound. Tarrant County Haltom City 11 1824CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous power lines were blown down on Highway 121.

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TEXAS, North Tarrant County Colleyville 11 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Bedford 11 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1833CST Tarrant County Arlington 11 1843CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Occurred one mile east of the north end of Lake Arlington. Tarrant County Ft Worth 11 1844CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Occurred near Lancaster and east loop 820. Tarrant County Dalworthington 11 1847CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tarrant County Rendon 11 1900CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tarrant County Rendon 11 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Johnson County Cleburne 11 1928CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Johnson County Cleburne 11 1928CST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) The Double B Boat and RV Storage was heavily damaged by high winds, numerous trees were blown down with damage to houses and power lines. Palo Pinto County Gordon 11 1931CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Palo Pinto County Gordon 11 1931CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds. Comanche County De Leon 11 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hood County Tolar 11 2056CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tarrant County Ft Worth 11 2330CST 0 0 550K Lightning A lightning started fire destroyed on apartment building and heavily damaged another in southwest Ft Worth near TCU. Grayson County Denison 12 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1800CST Denton County Little Elm 12 1914CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County 1 NE Haslet to 12 1916CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G72) Haslet Occurred at Alliance airport ASOS. Tarrant County Haslet 12 1930CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1935CST Building south of Alliance airport damaged, and an 18 wheeler was blown over. Tarrant County Keller 12 1953CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tarrant County Keller 12 1953CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Tarrant County Ft Worth 12 2000CST 0 0 400K Lightning A lightning started fire heavily damage a house in north Ft Worth near Keller. Tarrant County Ft Worth 12 2004CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Occurred at WFO Fort Worth, at North Beach and loop 820. Tarrant County Watauga 12 2014CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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TEXAS, North Tarrant County Ft Worth 12 2021CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Occurred at Highway 377 and North Tarrant Parkway. Dallas County Dallas Redbird Arpt 12 2022CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Tarrant County Ft Worth 12 2040CST 0 0 10K Lightning A lightning started fire damaged a house on Majestic Court. Dallas County 2 NE Addison 12 2130CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) The Westridge Apartments suffered wind damage. One unit destroyed, five had major damage, and three had minor damage. Tarrant County Ft Worth 12 2145CST 0 0 300K Lightning A lightning started fire destroyed a furniture store on Hemphill Street. Tarrant County Ft Worth 12 2200CST 0 0 45K Lightning A lightning started fire damaged a house in south Ft Worth on Belshire Court. Tarrant County Keller 13 1530CST 0 0 5K Lightning A lightning started fire damaged a Radio Shack store in Keller. Grayson County Whitesboro 21 1800CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were blown down by high winds. Lamar County Brookston 21 2020CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Lamar County Brookston 21 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lamar County Roxton 21 2020CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A vacant building was blown down by high winds. Fannin County 3 N Honey Grove 21 2105CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and utility poles were blown down by high winds. Hamilton County 1 E Hamilton 22 1250CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down by high winds. Mills County 3 S Star 22 1330CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Cooperative observer in Moline reported wind damage. Mills County Goldthwaite 22 1420CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hamilton County Hamilton 22 1435CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Radio station KCLW AM had their antenna blown down. Falls County 5 NW Blevins to 22 1522CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Barclay Light poles at a baseball field blown down. Mclennan County Bruceville 22 1522CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Travel trailer being towed on Interstate 35 blown over and a mobile home was unroofed. Eastland County Cisco 22 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mclennan County Bruceville 22 1536CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Utility pole blown down by high winds. Collin County Plano 22 1610CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Collin County Plano 22 1630CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Trees and power lines blown down by high winds.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, North Dallas County De Soto 22 1729CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were blown down by high winds. Tarrant County 3 E Ft Worth 22 1810CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Highway signs at Oakland and Interstate 30 blown down. Hunt County 1 S Wolfe City 24 1510CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines were blown down by high winds. Lamar County Deport 24 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wind damage of an unknown type was reported by the county Sheriff. Grayson County Sherman 24 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Reported by KTEN meteorologist. Cooke County 8 E Gainesville 24 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs blown down by high winds. Dallas County Carrollton 24 1800CST 1 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A man was killed as he sought refuge behind the wall of a Home Depot under construction. High winds blew the wall down on him. The time is estimated. M?OU Cooke County Callisburg 24 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wind damage of an unknown type was reported by a spotter. Dallas County Dallas 24 1915CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down by high winds. Hunt County 1 N Quinlan 26 1235CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A porch was blown off a house north of Quinlan. Van Zandt County 1 N Edgewood 26 1325CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were blown down by high winds. Dallas County Addison 26 1414CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Collin County Mc Kinney 26 1438CST 1 4 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Construction workers took refuge under the wide span part of a garage of a house under construction. The frame collapsed on top of them, killing one and injuring four. M?LS Ellis County Waxahachie 26 1450CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ellis County 3 N Waxahachie 26 1456CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County Waxahachie 26 1456CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wind damage of an unknown type was reported by the county Sheriff. Collin County Frisco 26 1458CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A house under construction was damaged by high winds. Collin County Mc Kinney 26 1530CST 0 0 300K Lightning A two story home was heavily damaged by a lightning started fire. Parker County Weatherford to 26 1530CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Adell Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down by high winds. Tarrant County Colleyville 26 1600CST 0 0 Heavy Rain A woman had to be rescued after driving her car into high water. Tarrant County Colleyville 26 1600CST 0 0 300K Lightning A lightning started fire did $300,000 damage to a house.

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TEXAS, North Tarrant County Ft Worth 26 1620CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Street flooding was reported on North Beach Street north of Interstate 820. Van Zandt County Edgewood 27 1430CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Roof and structural damage was reported at Edgewood from high winds. Grayson County Pottsboro 27 1459CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A boat shed was unroofed west of Pottsboro. Rockwall County 2 E Blackland 27 1541CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A truck was overturned and power lines were blown down by high winds. Bosque County Iredell 27 1605CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree limbs were broken by high winds. Tarrant County Ft Worth 27 1620CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Street flooding was reported on North Beach Street north of Inteerstate 820. Palo Pinto County Brazos 27 1720CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Cooperative Observer reported numerous large tree limbs down. Palo Pinto County Brazos 27 1735CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Palo Pinto County Brazos 27 1735CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree limbs blown down by high winds. Palo Pinto County 2 W Brazos 27 1736CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A barn was blown down 2 miles west of Brazos on FM 129. TEXAS, North Panhandle Randall County 5 SSW Canyon 03 1430CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds which took part of the roof off of a home and damaged a pole barn. Gray County 3 W Alanreed 04 1557CST 0 0 70K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Two tractor trailer rigs and one fifth wheeler were reported to have rolled onto their sides. Wheeler County 7 N Shamrock 04 1617CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wheeler County 9 W Shamrock 04 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Gray County Mc Lean 04 1715CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A scoreboard sign at the McLean High School football stadium was blown down. Donley County 2 W Clarendon 04 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Severe thunderstorms over the eastern and southeastern Texas panhandle produced damaging winds during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Ochiltree County 10 NW Perryton 08 2240CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ochiltree County 10 NW Perryton 08 2240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm over the northeastern Texas panhandle during the late evening hours produced some hail and high winds. Randall County Canyon 29 2258CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 30 0130CST Thunderstorms over the south central Texas panhandle produced very heavy rainfall which caused flash flooding in the Hunsley Hills section of the city of Canyon. Cars were reported stranded with barricades being put up. Garages of some homes were damaged by the flood waters and Southeast Park in the city of Canyon was reported flooded. TEXAS, Northeast Panola County Delray 06 1830CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down including one tree that fell across a home causing considerable roof damage.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast Panola County Clayton 06 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Several large trees down. Panola County 10 SW Carthage 06 1840CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Numerous trees and power lines toppled in the Lake Murvaul area. Rusk County 5 S Henderson 06 1840CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down. Cass County Atlanta 11 1215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Power outages were reported throughout the city with wind damage on West Main Street. A few large trees and numerous large limbs were felled across various parts of the city. Bowie County 2 SE Malta 11 1218CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Several large trees down and a storage building was destroyed on CR 4102. Bowie County 3 W New Boston 11 1218CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Both the front and back porches of a home were damaged by wind. Several large trees down as well. Smith County Lindale 11 1250CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large and medium sized trees down. Cass County Atlanta 11 1305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees toppled and power lines down. Minor roof damage was also reported. Smith County Tyler 11 1310CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hail was reported downtown. Smith County 3 NE Tyler 11 1315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A roof was blown off of a restaurant. Smith County Flint 11 1330CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Marion County Jefferson 11 1335CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees and power lines down in downtown. Red River County 1 S Bogata 11 1335CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Hail damaged a sheriff's office patrol car and hail covered the ground in and around the town. Harrison County 2 N Harleton 11 1400CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down blocking intersection FM 726 and Blackburn Road. Harrison County 5 N Hallsville 11 1450CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Several trees were felled across Noonday Road. Shelby County Center 21 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down in town. Harrison County Marshall 21 1712CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Panola County Carthage 21 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees down on Old Clayton Highway and Candleara Highway as well as Highway 315, Highway 438, FM 1970, and FM 999. Panola County Carthage 21 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large trees down in town. Nacogdoches County 4 E Nacogdoches 21 1815CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees down between Swift and Shady Grove.

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TEXAS, Northeast Cherokee County Jacksonville 21 1855CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees down throughout the north central portions of the county as well as in the town of Jacksonville. Smith County Flint 21 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees down. Red River County Clarksville 21 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Smith County 9 ESE Tyler 21 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large and medium sized trees down. Smith County Troup 21 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large trees down. Smith County Bullard 27 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cherokee County 5 N Jacksonville 27 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Several large trees down. Gregg County White Oak 27 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Gregg County Longview 27 1800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2030CST Numerous streets flooded and impassible in the northwest portion of the city. TEXAS, South Cameron County Brownsville 12 1315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A thunderstorm with strong winds produced damage to a highway sign along U.S. Highway 77 in central Brownsville. The storm also broke the limbs of small and medium size trees. Cameron County 2 NW Rancho Viejo 12 1345CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1415CST Strong thunderstorms with very heavy rain produced flash flooding on U.S. Highway 77 as well as areas adjacent to the highway. Cameron County 2 E La Feria 12 1355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cameron County 2 E La Feria 12 1355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Starr County El Sauz 12 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) TXZ255 Cameron 19 0200CST 0 0 10K Strong Wind 0400CST Strong wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph associated with Tropical Storm Erika produced minor wind damage over South Padre Island and Brownsville. At South Padre Island a business suffered roof damage as steel roofing material was peeled off by the wind. In Brownsville one large tree was uprooted and several small to medium size trees suffered limb damage. Hidalgo County Alamo 22 1450CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorm near Alamo produced strong winds which downed power lines. TEXAS, South Central Travis County Austin 08 1523CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 1540CST A late season cold front moved into South Central Texas from the north on August 8. Accompanying the front was a line of showers and thunderstorms. As the storms moved through the center of Austin, they produced a downburst that was measured by the School Weather Network at Bedicheck Middle School at 57 knots. The winds caused some damage to the roof of the school. Trees were also reported blown down by the winds in the south part of Austin and damage was also caused to the side walls of a grocery store.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Central Fayette County Warda to 08 1600CST 0 0 150K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Schulenburg 1650CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Fayette County, they produced severe winds that knocked down numerous trees, blew over signs along the road, and damaged roofs of homes and businesses across central Fayette County from north to south. Some parts of the county were without power until the following afternoon. Williamson County Coupland 08 1608CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1615CST Severe thunderstorms produced winds that damaged windows and roofs in and around the Coupland area. The winds also blew over a trailer. Bexar County San Antonio 08 1610CST 0 0 30K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1630CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Bexar County, they produced additional severe winds that blew down power lines near the intersection of US281 and Loop1604 on the north side of San Antonio, as observed by an NWS employee on the way home. Extremely heavy rain and very intense, frequent lightning accompanied the storms. Bastrop County Utley to 08 1615CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Red Rock 1650CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved into Bastrop County, they produced severe winds that blew down scores of trees through the central part of the county. An NWS employee while traveling through Bastrop County also came across a car south of Bastrop that had been blown off the road by the winds. Lavaca County 7 NE Moulton to 08 1650CST 0 0 150K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 10 S Halletsville 1730CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Lavaca County, they produced severe winds just south of the Fayette County line. The wind knocked down many trees and power lines. Some homes were without power until 3am the following day. Caldwell County Luling 08 1715CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1725CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Caldwell County, they produced severe winds that damaged roofs and windows of buildings in Luling. Portions of one building were blown over onto a trailer by the strong winds. Gillespie County Willow City to 08 1715CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Stonewall 1730CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Gillespie County, they produced severe winds that knocked over large trees and blew down power lines from Willow City southward to near Stonewall. Damage was also indicated to some roofs and homes, and one trailer east of Fredericksburg was overturned. Winds were estimated by residents of the area as approaching 100 mph. Gonzales County 10 N Gonzales to 08 1740CST 0 0 90K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 3 N Gonzales 1800CST As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Gonzales County, they produced severe winds that knocked over trees and blew down power lines just north of Gonzales. The severe winds also damaged a trailer in the area. Comal County Canyon Res 08 2000CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2015CST A severe thunderstorm produced a downburst that uprooted trees, twisted tops off trees and split and damaged other trees between Canyon Lake and Fischer. Kerr County Southwest Portion 09 1530CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1700CST The late season cold front that had moved into South Central Texas from the north on August 8 slowed and stalled across the area on August 9. Scattered showers and thunderstorms redeveloped in the morning and continued into the afternoon. Although rainfall rates were not excessive the duration of the rain produced general 1 to 2 inch amounts over the area with up to 4 inch totals in the southwest. Brief flash flooding developed in the late afternoon.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Central Real County North Portion 09 1530CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 1700CST The late season cold front that had moved into South Central Texas from the north on August 8 slowed and stalled across the area on August 9. Scattered showers and thunderstorms redeveloped in the morning and continued into the afternoon. Although rainfall rates were not excessive the duration of the rain produced general 1 inch amounts over the northern half of the county, with isolated totals to 3 inches. Brief flash flooding was reported in the late afternoon. Lee County Lexington 11 1300CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1320CST A severe thunderstorm moved southward across northern Lee County and produced severe winds as it approached Lexington. The damaging winds knocked down several trees in the area. Comal County New Braunfels 11 1350CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1400CST A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds that knocked down trees and blew over power lines in the New Braunfels area. Additional minor damage was reported to roofs of homes and outbuildings Fayette County Fayetteville to 11 1350CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Schulenburg 1430CST Severe thunderstorms moving southward through eastern Fayette County produced damaging winds that blew down trees and power lines from Fayetteville to Schulenburg. Power was lost to nearly 1400 persons for several hours as a result of the storm. One man pumping gas at Schulenburg narrowly avoided injury when winds detached the roof from a store and it landed beside him. Bastrop County Bastrop 11 1400CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1420CST A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds as it approached Bastrop. The severe winds knocked down several trees. Hays County San Marcos 11 1410CST 0 0 30K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1430CST Severe thunderstorm winds blew down power lines around the San Marcos, causing power outages for several hours. Bexar County Randolph Afb 11 1425CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 1428CST A severe thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 54 knots at Randolph AFB as the winds knocked over trees near Universal City. Medina County 2 E Castroville to 11 1450CST 0 0 850K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G90) 5 SW Castroville 1505CST Severe thunderstorm winds struck just east of Castroville and moved southwestward through the town. Damage was first indicated approximately 2 miles east of Castroville, along the north side of US90, where 8 to 10 telephone poles had been snapped near the base. The estimated wind gusts at this point were between 80 to 100 miles per hour. The damage path was between one-quarter and one-half mile in width, with no indication of rotation or twisting. The storm continued to move toward the southwest where it damaged several mobile homes in the valley mobile home park along FM471. Much of the damage was minor, and confined to outbuildings. Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted, with limbs up to 8 inches in diameter snapped off. Several vehicle were also damaged. Wind gusts in this area were estimated in the 50 to 60 mile per hour range. As the storm continued southwestward into the Castroville area, it struck a little league baseball field complex north of the Castroville Airport. Here chain link fence was bent over in sections along the outfield fence line. Only the sections with plywood signs attached were damaged. The severe winds continued southwestward to the Airport, where they destroyed most of the The Fixed Base Operator hanger, and damaged or destroyed five aircraft and equipment housed inside hanger. Several adjacent hangers located at the airport received minor or no damage. Estimated damages from the downburst were $250,000 to aircraft, $100,000 to the hangars, and $500,000 to equipment. Fayette County La Grange 11 1455CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1510CST Severe thunderstorm winds knocked over trees and blew down power lines in the LaGrange area. Gonzales County 7 N Gonzales to 11 1520CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2 N Gonzales 1540CST Severe thunderstorm winds knocked over several trees just north of Gonzales

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Central Medina County Castroville 11 1520CST 0.2 30 0 0 3K 0 Tornado (F1) 1521CST The tornado touched down very near the Fixed Base Operator hanger, where rotation was noted in a path up to 30 yards wide. The damage path was in a northeast to southwest direction which was the same track of the straight line winds. This short lived tornado was estimated to have reached F1 intensity and was likely on the ground for only a few seconds. Several witnesses in adjacent hangers described the sound of a loud train as the tornado hit the airport. Four men narrowly escaped injury by ducking for cover between two couches as the it struck Lavaca County Shiner to 11 1525CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Yoakum 1545CST Severe thunderstorm wind gusts, measured by a co-operative observer at 80 knots, knocked over scores of trees from Shiner to west of Yoakum to Sweet Home. De Witt County 20 NE Cuero to 11 1540CST 0 0 30K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Cuero 1600CST Severe thunderstorm winds knocked over power lines from near Yoakum in western Lavaca County to Cuero. Travis County Austin 11 1905CST 0 0 600K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1940CST Severe thunderstorm winds, estimated as high as 80 miles per hour, struck Austin, causing extensive damage along the Walnut Creek Greenway and in an area bounded by Parmer Lane, Dessau Lane, Metric Lane and IH-35. Large trees were damaged, with several falling on automobiles and windows in three large apartment complexes. Over 130 residents were displaced by the storm in one complex alone. A few older homes were more extensively damaged just west of I-35 near Walnut Creek. Tree damage to shingles, roofs, and vehicles was widespread through this area. One house had a two by six embedded in an upper story wall. The house sustained three strikes from lumber in a neighboring shed. One strike penetrated about a foot into the upper story bedroom. A manufactured home park on Dessau Road suffered the greatest damage. The storms cut power to 30,000 persons, with power restored to half of them by the next morning. IH-35 was shut down near Yeager Lane due to downed wires and debris. Travis County Austin 11 1910CST 0 0 100K 0 Hail (1.75) 1940CST In addition to the extensive damage by the widespread downburst, golfball-sized hail fell in the area bounded by Parmer Lane, Dessau Lane, Metric Lane and IH-35. It broke windows, damaged roofs, and shredded leaves across the area. Hail up to one-half inch in diameter fell across much of northern Austin Bastrop County 3 NE Smithville to 21 2315CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Smithville 2325CST A severe thunderstorm, moving southwestward through Bastrop County, produced a downburst as it approached Smithville that knocked over several trees. Caldwell County Luling 22 0043CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 0055CST The severe thunderstorm exited Bastrop County, still moving southwestward, and approached the town of Luling. There it produced a downburst that knocked over trees and blew down power lines. Gillespie County Southeast Portion 25 1630CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1800CST A tropical wave moved inland along the mid Texas Coast late on August 25 and continued westward to into the Texas Hill Country on the following day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the morning and persisted through the afternoon. The highest rain totals were concentrated in Gillespie County, which received a general 1 inch rain, with isolated totals of up to 4inches in the southeast part of the county. Brief flash flooding took place in the late afternoon.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Panhandle TXZ021>044 Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Hall - Childress - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Motley - Cottle - Cochran - Hockley - Lubbock - Crosby - Dickens - King - Yoakum - Terry - Lynn - Garza - Kent - Stonewall 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2300CST After receiving nearly twice the normal monthly rainfall for the month of June, most of the South Plains, extreme southern Texas Panhandle, and Rolling Plains experienced very dry conditions during the months of July and August. Based on cooperative observer reports across the region, rainfall deficits for the two month period were generally between 3.5 and 5.5 inches.

Although significant rainfall did finally fall on the last couple days of August, the previous days were almost completely devoid of significant rainfall. On August 22nd, the Lubbock International Airport received 0.12 inches of rain, which ended a stretch of 56 days without measurable precipitation. While the 56-day streak went down in the records as tying the 11th longest dry period in Lubbock since 1911, it was the longest such period during the summer months. Even with heavy rainfall in many areas on the 30th and 31st, the average rainfall for all stations was well below 50 percent of the normal monthly total.

In addition to the persistent dry weather pattern, West Texas also endured daytime temperatures that routinely soared well above seasonal averages during July and August. The daily high temperature measured near Paducah exceeded 100 degrees on 35 days during the two-month period and was as high as 113 degrees on August 8th. The monthly average temperature for the Lubbock International Airport in July was 2.7 degrees above normal and was 3.4 degrees above normal in August.

The combination of prolonged heat and lack of rain significantly stressed agriculture across the South Plains, extreme southern Panhandle, and Rolling Plains with dryland crops suffering the most. Much of the dryland cotton crop across the region was lost. More details, including rough estimates of crop damage, will be included in later months after the extent of the drought is better determined. Lynn County 5 NE Wilson 22 1623CST 0 0 250K Hail (1.50) Bailey County 2 S Muleshoe 29 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1730CST The West Texas Mesonet station south of town measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust. TEXAS, Southeast Orange County Bridge City 12 1820CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jasper County Kirbyville 21 1531CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jasper County Kirbyville 21 1547CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several power poles were snapped by winds and trees were blown down. Hardin County Silsbee 21 1658CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. Jefferson County Sabine Pass 21 1700CST 0 0 Wildfire Lightning sparked wildfires in the marshes of Jefferson County, destroying 5,700 acres. No injuries or damages to property wre reported. Jefferson County Port Arthur 21 1711CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hardin County Lumberton 23 1430CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A large tree fell on a house and damaged two cars. Orange County Orange 26 1325CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down on power lines. TEXAS, West Scurry County Snyder 22 1415CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1425CST Several reports of large hail were received from Snyder. Hail stones ranged in size from quarters to golfballs. Scurry County Snyder 22 1420CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 1425CST Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted trees and blew down power lines in Snyder.

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TEXAS, West Ector County Pleasant Farms 22 1655CST 0 0 25K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) A severe thunderstorm produced an intense downburst in the vicinity of Pleasant Farms. The resulting winds destroyed two barns. Convection was widespread across the Permian Basin on the afternoon of the 22nd. A couple of these storms became severe and produced large hail and damaging winds. Pecos County 2 NW Ft Stockton 28 1500CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) An isolated thunderstorm produced severe wind gusts near Fort Stockton. Midland County Midland 29 1808CST 0 0 15K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Reports of flash flooding in the city of Midland were numerous. The most significant occurances in the city included stalled cars on Big Spring Road near downtown. Scurry County 1 N Snyder to 29 1831CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood Snyder 1915CST Flash flooding resulted in high water flowing out of bar ditches and over Highway 84 and many city streets Upton County 4 NW Mc Camey 29 1905CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2000CST Flash flooding resulted in high water flowing over Highway 385 northwest of McCamey. Pecos County 11 E Ft Stockton to 29 2005CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 18 ENE Ft Stockton 2100CST Flash flooding resulted in high water over Interstate 10 east of Fort Stockton, and over Highway 67 between Interstate 10 and Girvin. Howard County Big Spring 29 2115CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Local authorities reported extensive flooding of city streets. Numerous streets were impassable. Reagan County 16 NNW Stiles 29 2140CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2235CST The public reported high water flowing over Highway 137 in extreme northern Reagan County. Mitchell County 2 E Westbrook 29 2157CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2245CST High water covered the Interstate 20 access road east of Westbrook. Glasscock County 14 W Garden City 29 2235CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2340CST Flash flooding resulted in high water flowing over the intersection of Highways 158 and 137. Widespread thunderstorms developed across the Permian Basin during the afternoon and evening of the 29th as a strong cold front interacted with a modified tropical airmass. These storms resulted in very heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Ector County Odessa 30 2025CST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 2315CST Thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding in the city streets in Odessa. Several cars were stalled in high water along University street, and the occupants were rescued by fire department crews. No injuries were reported. Pecos County Countywide 30 2110CST 0 0 175K 0 Flash Flood 2335CST Extensive flash flooding occured across most of Pecos County. Several high/swift water rescues were conducted along Highway 67 between Interstate 10 and Girvin. Parts of Highway 385 were inudated by over two feet of running water from 15 miles south of Fort Stockton to the near the Brewster County line 35 miles south of Fort Stockton. In addition, both Farm to Market Road 1053 and Highway 18 were closed due to high water 10 miles north of Fort Stockton. A rural NWS contact southeast of Fort Stockton had to be rescued from her home as flood waters entered the structure. No significant injuries were reported across the county. Brewster County Castolon 30 2115CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Flash flooding resulted in a rise of Blue Creek that inundated rural roads near Castolon.

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TEXAS, West Ward County 8 NW Grandfalls to 30 2126CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood Grandfalls 2315CST Up to two feet of water covered several roadways in the Grandfalls vicinity. Farm to Market Road 1776 northwest of Grandfalls was closed due to high water. In addition, the intersection of Highways 329 and 18 was impassable. Flash flooding also resulted in flowing water in numerous city streets. Crane County 20 NW Crane to 30 2200CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 23 NW Crane 2305CST Flash flooding resulted in high water covering Farm to Market Road 1601 just north of the intersection with Farm to Market Road 1233. Borden County 15 SW Gail 30 2234CST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2325CST Farm to Market Road 1054 was closed when flash flooding resulted in two feet of water covering it. Midland County Midland 30 2245CST 0 0 15K 0 Flash Flood 2320CST Heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding across the south side of Midland. Numerous city streets were under as much as one to four feet of water. A truck was stalled out on the Business 20 access road. No injuries were reported. A second night of strong thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall across the Permian Basin and resulted in flash flooding on the 30th. The most significant flash flooding occured across Pecos and Ector Counties, where rescue crews had to remove stranded motorists from stalled vehicles. No injuries were reported. TEXAS, Western North Clay County Henrietta 09 0620CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wichita County Sheppard Afb 13 1717CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wind was measured by the Wichita Falls ASOS. Wichita County Wichita Falls 13 1728CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 1730CST Power poles were downed in the northwest portion of town. The steel roof of a business was peeled back. An air conditioning unit was also blown off the roof of an auto shop where it fell on top of a car, damaging the windshield and denting the hood. Some minor roof damage to some buildings was also reported. Knox County Benjamin 22 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) UTAH, East UTZ022>025-027>029 Southeast Utah - Eastern Uinta Mountains - Eastern Uinta Basin - Tavaputs Plateau - Grand Flat And Arches - La Sal & Abajo Mountains - Canyonlands / Natural Bridges 01 0000MST 0 0 Drought 31 2359MST Extreme to exceptional drought continued across extreme eastern Utah through the month. Even though monsoon moisture produced scattered rainfall on a number of days, hot late summer temperatures and the lack of widespread significant precipitation allowed for increased drought severity in some areas. See the September 2003 Storm Data publication for a continuation on this drought situation. San Juan County 15 NW Monticello 02 1720MST 0 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rainfall resulted in several inches of mud and water across Highway 211. San Juan County 15 NW Monticello 02 1800MST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1900MST Flash flood waters washed out a section of Highway 211 northwest of Monticello. San Juan County Bluff 14 2030MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200MST Flash flood waters caused Cottonwood Wash to exceed its banks by 2 feet in depth and extend 40 feet beyond the banks of the drainage. UTAH, West and Central Weber County South Ogden to 03 1320MST 0 0 100K 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Liberty 1420MST Severe thunderstorms blew through Weber County from South Ogden to Liberty, producing damaging winds, hail and heavy rain. Trees were reported down on a home and cars in Ogden, along with basement flooding of homes and some businesses. Trees in Liberty were toppled, with .83 inches of rain reported in 10 minutes.

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UTAH, West and Central Weber County North Ogden 03 1345MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms dumped 3/4 inch hail in and around North Ogden. Weber County Liberty 03 1350MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1355MST A severe thunderstorm dumped 3/4 inch hail and .78 inches of rain in about 10 minutes in the Nordic Valley area. The depth of the hail on the ground reached 5-6 inches. Weber County North Ogden 03 1415MST 0 0 15K 0 Lightning Lightning struck the roof of a residence in North Ogden, burning four holes and traveling 30 feet to start a house fire. Wayne County East Portion 08 1450MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST Thunderstorm downpours brought flash flooding to east Capitol Reef National Park in the Sandy and Pleasant Creek drainage areas. Garfield County Panguitch 08 1825MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2125MST Flash flooding in Garfield county caused Highway 20 to be closed at mile marker 17, as large boulders and mud covered the road. Highway 89 at Circleville Canyon was also closed for a time for the same reason. Wayne County (4Hv)Hanksville 08 1830MST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 2100MST Torrential downpours caused an eight foot wall of water to careen down bull creek near Hanksville. Flooding of local businesses was reported southwest of town as well. Summit County Central Portion 14 1330MST 1 2 0 0 Lightning A 20-year-old woman was killed and her grandparents injured when they were struck by lightning while hiking to the Deadhorse lake area in the high Uintas. F20OU Tooele County East Portion 14 1515MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1615MST The Tooele County Sheriff reported 4-6 inches of water went across Highway 73 between mile marker 3 and 6. Washington County St George 15 2050MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2300MST Thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Fort Pierce Wash near St. George with water running over bridges and closing roads. Duchesne County Duchesne to 16 1800MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood Fruitland 2000MST Thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding between Duchesne and Fruitland along Highway 40 Washington County Hurricane 21 1900MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2100MST Flash flooding was reported on North Creek near the town of Hurricane. Tooele County Countywide 22 1200MST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) 1330MST A line of severe thunderstorms blew threw much of Tooele County, kicking up a wall of dust and producing severe wind gusts all along the Mesonet. As the line approached the Grantsville area, it overturned 3 semi-trailer trucks on Interstate 15. Juab County Levan 22 1320MST 0.2 33 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1321MST A small tornado touched down near State Route 28 between Levan and Yuba Lake in Juab County. A UHP Trooper reported that the width was 100 feet, and that it stayed on the ground for one minute, picking up rocks and shrubs before dissipating. Davis County Countywide 22 1330MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G76) A thunderstorm wind gust of 87 mph (76 kts) was recorded by the Hat Island buoy. Weber County Countywide 22 1330MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Wind sensors at the Promontory Point radar site recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 81 mph (70 kts).

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UTAH, West and Central Box Elder County Countywide 22 1345MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Thunderstorms brought a wind gust of 71 mph (62 kts) to Gunnison Island on the Great Salt Lake. Cache County Mendon to 22 1450MST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Newton 1520MST Severe thunderstorms blew through Cache County, snapping power poles and downing power lines in Mendon, and wrapping a large sprinkler line around a telephone pole in the Newton/Clarkston area. Kane County Kanab 22 1815MST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 2100MST Flash flooding occurred in Johnson Canyon just east of Kanab, washing out a bridge and creating some road damage. Washington County St George 22 1855MST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 2100MST Flash flooding in St. George caused water to flow across the Ft. Pierce bridge. Garfield County Panguitch 23 1330MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1500MST Flash flood water was reported over Highway 89 in Circleville Canyon. Wayne County Torrey 23 1337MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1500MST Flash flood water over Highway 12 west of Torrey closed the road for a time. Wayne County Central Portion 23 1410MST 0 0 100K 0 Flash Flood 1900MST Severe flash flooding occurred at Capitol Reef National Park, with water up to Silver Creek bridge. Highway 24 was reported under water with boulders rolling across the highway. Park visitors were being evacuated, and the Fremont river was 5 feet over flood stage. Iron County Parowan 23 1520MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST Flash flooding and rock slides were reported over Highway 143 southeast of Parowan. Wayne County Caineville 23 1800MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2100MST Flash flooding on the Fremont River caused a river gage to rise 7 feet in 3 hours. The flooding caused the closure of 30 miles of Highway 24 southwest of Caineville. Iron County Parowan 23 1830MST 0 0 25K 5K Flash Flood 2230MST There was major flash flooding in the town of Parowan. Despite sandbagging efforts, 26 homes were flooded with 6 homes sustaining an estimated $25,000 dollars in damage. People were also stranded for a time in Yankee Meadow, and State Route 143 was closed due to mud and rock slides. Garfield County Tropic 23 1855MST 0 0 600K 50K Flash Flood 2300MST The worst flash flooding in the town of Tropic in 40 years occurred as over 2 inches of rain fell over the area in 90 minutes, sending torrents of mud and water down the center of town and into houses and basements. The floods also tore large propane tanks loose and swept them away. About 30 structures sustained damage, most of them residential homes. No deaths or major injuries were reported. Utah County Central Portion 29 1100MST 0 1 0 0 Lightning A 26-year-old hiker was seriously injured after being struck by lightning high on Mt. Timpanogos. He was struck in the head, and the bolt exited his left ankle. VERMONT, North and Central Washington County Waitsfield 03 1600EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1700EST A stationary front across central and northern Vermont marked the northern edge of extremely humid air. This boundary helped to focus afternoon showers and thunderstorms, some with locally very heavy rainfall. In the town of Waitsfield, very heavy rain in a short period resulted in local washouts. Washington County Marshfield 03 1630EST 0 0 30K Lightning A stationary front across central and northern Vermont helped to focus afternoon showers and thunderstorms. A house, in the town of

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VERMONT, North and Central Marshfield, suffered damage from a fire caused by a lightning strike. Lamoille County Stowe to 08 1645EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood Jeffersonville 1730EST A humid airmass was established across New England. A weak low pressure system moved along a frontal system that was located along coastal southern New England. Upper level winds were relatively weak, hence thunderstorms were slow movers. Very heavy rainfall accompanied the thunderstorms. Between Stowe and Jeffersonville, road washouts were reported. Rocks spilled across the road. Orleans County Lowell 08 1845EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1945EST A humid airmass was established across New England. A weak low pressure system moved along a frontal system that was located along coastal southern New England. Upper level winds were relatively weak, hence thunderstorms were slow movers. Very heavy rainfall accompanied the thunderstorms. In and around the town of Lowell, road flooding was reported. Windsor County Weathersfield Center 12 1500EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1700EST A humid airmass across New England, in conjunction with a stationary front across southern New England, helped develop and focus thunderstorms across Windsor county during the afternoon. Very heavy rain fell over the town of weathersfield resulting in road washouts due to flash flooding. Orleans County Jay to 13 0530EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood East Charleston 0730EST A warm front across southern New England helped trigger thunderstorms in a very humid airmass. Weak upper level winds resulted in slow moving thunderstorms with torrential rainfall during the early morning hours. In Jay, Vermont, 2 inches or more of rain was reported while West Charleston reported 3.25 inches in a short period of time. Road washouts were reported in Jay and East Charleston. In Jay, water was running around bridges since the rivers were clogged with debris. Essex County Island Pond 13 0600EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 0730EST A warm front across southern New England helped trigger thunderstorms in a very humid airmass. Weak upper level winds resulted in slow moving thunderstorms that moved from Orleans county into Essex county before weakening. Torrential rainfall accompanied the storms. A road to Island Pond was washed out. VERMONT, South Windham County Londonderry 03 1510EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1700EST Windham County Windham 03 1548EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1700EST Windham County Grafton 03 1554EST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 1700EST A tropical air mass was in place over southern Vermont on August 3. With a strong disturbance over the Great Lakes adding weak lift to a very unstable atmosphere, scattered showers and thunderstorms erupted during the afternoon hours. A slow moving storm over Windham County produced doppler radar estimated rainfalls of 3 to 4 inches in about four hours time. The torrential rains took a toll, washing out roads in the city of Londonderry. County Highway 121 was washed out in the Town of Windham. Massive flooding occurred in the city of Grafton at the base of Fire Pond and Hinkley Brook roads, where water, debris and mud washed those roads out. The raging debris knocked a house off its foundation and damaged several other ones. This was the same area affected by the infamous Flood of 96 which was even more severe. Heavy rains also washed away a small covered bridge in Grafton. Windham County Bellows Falls 06 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800EST Slow moving thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall in sections of Windham County during the afternoon of August 6. Widespread street flooding was observed in the town of Bellows Falls. VIRGIN ISLANDS VIZ002 St. Croix 12 1045AST 0 0 Volcanic Ash 1145AST A pilot reported faint volcanic ash over St. Croix. VIRGINIA, East Caroline County Ladysmith 05 2030EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down in western part of county.

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VIRGINIA, East Prince George County 2 N Prince George 05 2030EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Four to five inch diameter tree down. Newport News (C) Newport News 05 2134EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G69) Wind gust of 79 mph (69 knots) measured at FAF. Newport News (C) Newport News 05 2140EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree and limbs down at Kiln Creek Golf Course. York County Seaford 05 2145EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines down on Seaford Road. Newport News (C) Newport News 05 2200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Emergency management had to evacuate 6 families from their homes as a result of flash flooding. Hampton (C) Hampton 06 0008EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Wind gust of 67 mph (58 knots) measured at Langley Air Force Base. York County Tabb 07 1056EST 0.2 50 0 0 20K Tornado (F1) Tornado (F1) damage occurred near Victory Boulevard and Running Man Trail, with a dozen or so trees down. Also, damage to 4 houses occurred due to trees snapping off and falling on the homes. Virginia Beach (C) 2 S Kempsville 08 1412EST 0.2 50 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) Tornado (F0) briefly touched down with minor damage reported at Salem Crossing Shopping Center. Cosmetic damage to a movie theater. Antennae blown off roof and some mailboxes knocked over at adjacent post office. Fire department observed narrow funnel and swirling debris at the surface. Lunenburg County 5 SW Rehoboth 09 1620EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST South Meherrin River flowing over Route 49 near Mecklenburg County line. Road washed out. Mecklenburg County Chase City 09 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1705EST Bridge washed out on Cemetary Road. Also, high water on area roadways. High water in apartment complex. Mecklenburg County Nelson to 09 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood Buffalo Jct 1830EST White House road and Bull Road closed due to flooding. Cumberland County Cumberland 16 1500EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST One foot of water over Route 60. Louisa County Gum Spg to 16 1630EST 0 0 Flash Flood Apple Grove 1700EST High water on several roads around Gum Spring. Water over road near Apple Grove Road and Route 522. Louisa County Ferncliff to 16 1655EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Gum Spg Trees down on Interstate 64. Trees down on Route 522 and Cross Country Road. Accomack County Sanford to 16 1830EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Greenbackville 1835EST Trees down over road. Large tree down on State Line Road. Accomack County Parksley 16 1833EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down on Mathews Road. Poquoson County Countywide 17 1430EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down.

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VIRGINIA, East Isle Of Wight County 2 SW Wills Corner 17 1440EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Isle Of Wight County 2 SW Wills Corner 17 1440EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down on road. Suffolk (C) 2 SSW Chuckatuck to 17 1440EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Chuckatuck 1445EST Trees down on Everets Road. Trees down on Edwards Road. Poquoson County Countywide 17 1445EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1515EST High water on Poquoson and Huggins Roads, and also in Hunts Neck area. High water in yards also. Suffolk (C) 1 S Suffolk Arpt 17 1445EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree down on a house. Chesapeake (C) 1 W Deep Creek 17 1505EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large limbs and branches down on intersection of Old Mill and Martin Johnson Roads. Virginia Beach (C) 2 S Back Bay 17 1600EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Southampton County 3 S Drewryville 18 1655EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Accomack County 2 W Wallops Is 26 1754EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down. Westmoreland County Colonial Beach 26 1815EST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning strike caused fire to 2 homes. Westmoreland County Colonial Beach 26 1815EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Richmond County Newland 26 1830EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Richmond County 1 N Newland 26 1830EST 0.7 100 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) Tornado (F0) briefly touched down and downed numerous trees and caused considerable tree damage. Trees sheared and twisted by tornado. Westmoreland County Montross 26 1833EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Richmond County Warsaw 26 1835EST 0 0 5K 5K Hail (2.00) Golfball to 2 inch hail damaged vehicles. Crop damage reported southeast of Warsaw due to hail. Richmond County Newland 26 1915EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Middlesex County 2 SW Water View 26 1925EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. Middlesex County Urbanna 26 1930EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Middlesex County Saluda 26 1935EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Essex County Dunnsville to 26 1950EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Bowlers Wharf Trees down. Middlesex County 3 ESE Saluda 26 1950EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down on roads. Gloucester County 4 N Gloucester 26 1955EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down on roads.

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VIRGINIA, East Mathews County 2 S Cobbs Creek 26 2000EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down on roads. Fluvanna County 2 N Troy 27 1932EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel and dime hail at State Route 250 and 631. Louisa County Trevilians 27 1935EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees down along Louisa Road and Bibbs Store Road. Cumberland County Cumberland 27 2135EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down and blocking Route 60, 2 miles west of Cumberland courthouse. Trees down along Route 45. Amelia County 5 W Amelia 27 2152EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down on Route 360, and Route 307 and Route 642. Chesterfield County Countywide 28 1743EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down across county. Chesterfield County 5 NE Winterpock 28 1750EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down near Route 360. York County Grafton 28 1800EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down on Glen Laurel Road. James City County 6 E Jamestown 30 2000EST 1 0 Lightning Lightning strike killed man at Busch Gardens amusement park. M29OU VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest Russell County Honaker 16 0530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0630EST Highway 620 in rural Honaker, and Main Street in Honaker both flooded, closed. Russell County Honaker 17 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company. Lee County Ben Hur 22 1635EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch. Washington County Damascus 31 1856EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1945EST Numerous home basements flooded and several roads impassable. VIRGINIA, North

NOT RECEIVED. VIRGINIA, Northwest Dickenson County 2 SE Darwin to 11 1830EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Fremont Trees fell along Caney Ridge. On Bise Ridge, a deck was blown off a house, plus an outbuilding was moved 6 feet off its foundation. VIRGINIA, Southwest Campbell County 4.5 SE Spring Mills 03 1715EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1815EST Appomattox County 4 S Appomattox 03 1740EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1840EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of the 3rd produced flash flooding.

Heavy thunderstorm rains caused small creeks to flood and close Route 615, 4 1/2 miles southeast of Spring Mills, and flooded routes 727 and 644, 4 miles south of Appomattox.

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VIRGINIA, Southwest Franklin County 5 S Sydnorsville 04 2114EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bedford County Boonsboro 04 2255EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Franklin County Burnt Chimney 04 2255EST 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Patrick County Patrick Spgs 04 2313EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Amherst County Monroe 04 2330EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Rockbridge County Glasgow 04 2335EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Roanoke County 5.5 N Roanoke City to 05 0005EST 0.5 35 0 0 100K Tornado (F1) 5 N Roanoke City 0007EST Thunderstorms during the evening of the 4th into the early morning of the 5th produced a tornado, damaging winds and hail up to quarter size.

A brief tornado developed around 1205 AM about 5 miles north of Roanoke. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 1/2 mile and was between 15 and 35 years wide. The tornado rolled a vehicle 50 to 75 feet, blew in plate glass windows and glass doors, and lifted a portion of the roof off a business, and ripped shingles off a few homes.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees 5 miles south of Sydnorsville, Boonsboro, Monroe, Glasgow, and trees and power lines in Patrick Springs. Franklin County Burnt Chimney 05 1215EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Bedford County Moneta 05 1255EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Botetourt County Nace 05 1315EST 0 0 250K Lightning Roanoke County Catawba 05 1343EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Radford (C) Radford 05 1350EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montgomery County Shawsville 05 1405EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Botetourt County Troutville 05 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Floyd County Copper Hill 05 1435EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Roanoke (C) Roanoke 05 1446EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Roanoke County Vinton 05 1447EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Roanoke (C) Roanoke 05 1450EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County Ferrum 05 1540EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Halifax County 2 W Halifax 05 1745EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 5th produced damaging winds, hail up to quarter size, and damaging lightning.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Troutville, Copper Hill, and large tree limbs in Moneta.

Lightning struck a house near Nace, starting a fire that destroyed the house. Patrick County West Portion 07 0100EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0200EST Carroll County 2 N Fancy Gap 07 0103EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Thunderstorms during the early morning of 7th produced flash flooding.

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Heavy thunderstorm rains caused creeks and streams in western Patrick County to flood, closing several roads. Snake Creek also flooded 2 miles north of Fancy Gap. Tazewell County Bandy 07 1910EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 7th produced flash flooding and closed numerous roads in Bandy. Carroll County Raketown 08 1600EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1730EST Carroll County 5 SE Fancy Gap 08 1810EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Lexington (C) Lexington 08 1930EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening of the 8th produced flash flooding.

Heavy thunderstorm rains flooded and closed Route 94 at Raketown, in addition 2 houses were reported to have been flooded. Heavy rains caused Lovills Creek to flood 5 miles southeast of Fancy Gap, with many road closures. Several small creeks flooded in Lexington resulting in road closures. Franklin County 3 ENE Burnt Chimney 09 0230EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Bedford County Goodview 09 0400EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 0530EST Thunderstorms during the early morning of the 9th produced flash flooding.

Heavy thunderstorm rains washed out a road in Goodview and caused Gills Creek to flood 3 miles east northeast of Burnt Chimney. Charlotte County 2 S Wylliesburg 09 1555EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Bland County 1.5 S Bland to 09 1635EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 7 E Bland 1815EST Bedford County 3 W Stewartsville 09 2045EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2315EST Roanoke County Vinton 09 2355EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 10 0230EST Thunderstorms from the afternoon of the 9th through the early morning of the 10th produced flash flooding.

Heavy thunderstorm rains flooded and closed the intersection of routes 92 and 631, 2 miles south of Wylliesburg. Tinker and Glade creeks flooded in Vinton, closing several roads.

Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Walkers Creek to flood over Route 604 in several locations from 1.5 miles south of Bland to 7 miles east of Bland.

Thunderstorms also caused flash flooding 3 miles west of Stewartsville. A small stream overflowed its banks, flooding Hardy Road. Amherst County 3 NW Naola 10 1920EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Bedford County .5 N Sedalia 10 1945EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2030EST Amherst County 3 N Amherst 10 1955EST 0 0 5.4K Lightning Thunderstorms during the evening of the 10th caused flash flooding and damaging lightning.

Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Reed Creek to flood with up to 3 feet of water, resulting in the closing of Route 122, one half mile north of Sedalia, and Otter Creek to flood a campground resulting in evacuations 3 miles northwest of Naolo.

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VIRGINIA, Southwest Lightning struck a tree 3 miles north of Amherst, where 9 cattle were standing, killing all of the cattle. Appomattox County 4 SE Appomattox 16 1815EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Appomattox County 7 SE Appomattox 16 1820EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds during the late afternoon of the 16th downed trees 7 miles southeast of Appomattox and 4 miles southeast of Appomattox. Rockbridge County 2 SE Raphine 17 1515EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Buckingham County Buckingham 17 1530EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bedford County Moneta 17 1610EST 0 0 25K Hail (1.00) Bedford (C) Bedford 17 1630EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Pittsylvania County 1 W Danville City 17 1652EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bedford (C) 2 S Bedford 17 1710EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Henry County Martinsville City 17 1745EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorms on during the afternoon and early evening of the 17th produced damaging winds and hail up to quarter size.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Buckingham, Bedford, 1 mile west of Danville, and 2 miles southeast of Raphine.

A second thunderstorm downed trees, damaged several barns and destroyed one barn, 2 miles south of Bedford.

A thunderstorm produced damaging winds in Martinsville. Two trees were knocked down on houses and a tin roof was pulled up from a house. Patrick County Stuart 21 1635EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds during late afternoon of the 21st downed trees in Stuart. Amherst County Elon 27 1937EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds during the evening of the 27th downed trees in Elon. Rockbridge County 5 NW Lexington 28 1645EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Rockbridge County Rockbridge Baths 28 1645EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Lynchburg (C) Lynchburg 28 1805EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Appomattox County North Portion 28 1900EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1915EST Buckingham County Buckingham 28 1900EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bedford County Forest 28 1930EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Bedford County North Portion 28 1930EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1940EST Bedford County Northwest Portion 28 2040EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2050EST Amherst County Elon to 28 2050EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Monroe 2100EST Thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of the 28th produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Rockbridge Baths, Lynchburg, Buckingham, Forest, the north portion of Appomattox County, the north and northwest portions of Bedford County, 5 miles northwest of Lexington, and from Elon to Monroe.

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VIRGINIA, Southwest Patrick County 5 SE Woolwine 29 1345EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Franklin County 7 N Burnt Chimney 29 1500EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds during the afternoon of the 29th downed trees 5 miles southeast of Woolwine and 7 miles north of Burnt Chimney. Patrick County Stuart 30 1345EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Patrick County 7 SE Woolwine 30 1345EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Henry County Bassett 30 1410EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Amherst County Amherst 30 1510EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 30th produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Bassett, Amherst, and 7 miles southeast of Woolwine and downed numerous trees in Stuart. WASHINGTON, Northeast Chelan County Monitor 05 1800PST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G38) Scattered thunderstorms over the east slopes of the Cascade Mountains produced gusty winds. A gust from a thunderstorm was measured at 44 mph. This wind gust damaged the roof of a home sun room addition. WASHINGTON, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. WASHINGTON, Southeast Yakima County Yakima 05 1645PST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G48) 1707PST Strong winds associated with a thunderstorm knocked down several trees, and knocked out power to about 750 customers. A weather spotter five miles east of Yakima reported a wind gust to 55 MPH at 4:59 PM PST. The Yakima ASOS at the Yakima airport reported a peak wind gust to 53 MPH at 4:54 PM PST. The property damage from this event is estimated at $2,000. Benton County 4 W Plymouth 07 0155PST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kittitas County 10 N Roslyn 25 0000PST 0 0 Wildfire 31 2359PST The Square Lake Fire was a lightning sparked fire which burned 1,097 acres. The fire was contained on September 30th. WASHINGTON, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, East

NOT RECEIVED. WEST VIRGINIA, North Monongalia County Morgantown 03 1400EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down. Wetzel County Wileyville 08 1230EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1315EST Basements and roads flooded. Preston County Masontown 09 1530EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1645EST Bull Run overflowed its banks, flooding streets and basements. Tucker County 5 N Parsons 09 1550EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1625EST Route 219 flooded by water as much as 18 inches deep.

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WEST VIRGINIA, North Tucker County Canaan Crossing 12 1620EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Route 32 flooded. Marshall County Moundsville 26 2040EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60 mph wind gusts toppled trees and power lines. One tree fell on house on Nixon Ridge. Areas where fallen trees blocked roads: Fork Ridge Rd, Aston Ridge, Glen Easton, Irish Ridge, Birch Ridge, Dry Ridge, and Pine Hill. Ohio County Wheeling 26 2045EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large trees down. Brooke County Hooverson Hgts 26 2046EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and power lines downed by wind. Wetzel County Pine Grove 26 2055EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Monongalia County Countywide 26 2120EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees down. Preston County Bruceton Mills 26 2135EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees down. Tucker County St George 26 2240EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree down along Route 72. Hancock County Chester 27 0344EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Marshall County Moundsville 27 0605EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Marshall County Mc Mechen 27 0615EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0900EST Numerous basements flooded. Marshall County 10 W Cameron to 27 0700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 10 S Benwood 0900EST Marshall County 10 S Benwood 27 0720EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Brooke County Follansbee 27 0855EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Wetzel County Paden City 27 1415EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) House blown off foundation, after losing roof to wind. Monongalia County Morgantown 27 1425EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Marshall County Countywide 27 1445EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down. Monongalia County Star City to 27 1500EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood Tyrone 1645EST Bridge washed out near Star City. Bridge washed out on Tyrone Rd near Tyrone. Doppler radar estimated rainfall rates of 1.5 to 2 inches per hour. By 4 PM EDT, Kelly Run and Cole Run received 4 inches of rain; Glade Run, 4.5 inches. Preston County Bruceton Mills to 27 1510EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Masontown 1520EST Trees down.

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WEST VIRGINIA, North Marion County Countywide 27 1515EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down. Preston County Bruceton Mills 27 1520EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Streams overflowed, flooding roads. Brooke County Wellsburg 27 1525EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines downed by wind. Ohio County 1.5 SW Bethlehem 27 1530EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines downed by wind. Preston County Aurora 27 1545EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Preston County 3 E Masontown to 27 1600EST 0 0 Flash Flood Reedsville 2030EST Flash flooding from Bull Run. By 7 PM EDT, flooding had spread to Reedsville. Wetzel County New Martinsville 29 2050EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Flooding on Harland Drive. Preston County Rowlesburg 30 1230EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 1330EST Two roads closed because of flooding and mud slides. WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast Mercer County Oakvale 07 2045EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2330EST Heavy rains over eastern Mercer County, produced flash flooding of Pigeon and Cheesy Creeks, and Adair Run, in the town of Oakvale. One home was flooded, and several roads were impassable. Greenbrier County Rainelle 09 1440EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST Greenbrier County Hines 09 1450EST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1615EST Thunderstorms during the late afternoon of the 9th caused flash flooding.

Heavy thunderstorm rains caused creeks and streams in Rainelle to flood with several roads closed. Creeks and streams also flooded with some road closures in Hines. Mercer County Sandlick 11 1700EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A thunderstorm produced damaging winds, which downed several large trees in Sandlick, during the late afternoon on the 11th. Mercer County Matoaka to 16 0715EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood Spanishburg 0930EST Heavy thunderstorm rains during the evening of the 16th produced flash flooding from Matoaka to Spanishburg. Water flooded a home in Lashmeet requiring the evacuation of a family. WEST VIRGINIA, West Lincoln County 2 W Harts 04 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees fell along Route 68. Logan County Logan 04 1750EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kanawha County Elkview 04 1838EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kanawha County Elkview 04 1840EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large branches were blown down.

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WEST VIRGINIA, West Kanawha County Clendenin 04 1843EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large branches were snapped off by the wind. Roane County Newton 04 1855EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clay County Procious 04 1902EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Clay County Maysel 04 1904EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Braxton County Sutton Arpt 04 1950EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail fell. Gardens were damaged in the vicinity. Braxton County Sutton 04 1956EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large branches were knocked down. Storm drains were clogged and a few basements were flooded. Upshur County Alton 04 2048EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wood County North Portion 08 1725EST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1815EST Estimated rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell in less than 2 hours. Briscoe Run flooded and blocked Route 14 in Central. Water surrounded some homes in Vienna, and caused some basement flooding. Route 31 was flooded south of Williamstown. Wirt County Newark 09 1910EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2115EST Rains of 2 to 3 inches likely fell in 90 minutes or less. State Police reported Route 14 and secondary roads closed by overflowing small streams. No reports of damage to dwellings were received. Kanawha County Ruth 09 1940EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2030EST Pot Branch of Trace Fork flooded. Private bridges were damaged. Water affected about 5 homes along Willow Drive. The nearby National Weather Service office measured 1.5 inches of rain in 75 minutes, but amounts over 2 inches likely fell over Pot Branch. Tyler County North Portion 11 1410EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1500EST Elk Fork flooded Route 11. Roads in the vicinity were blocked by debris. Randolph County Beverly 11 1800EST 0 0 30K Flash Flood 1915EST Rains estimated at 3 to 3.5 inches fell between 1700 and 1800E. Dodson Run and Files Creek flooded. One house along Dodson Run was flooded by 2 to 3 feet of water. Surface runoff flooded streets in Beverly. Some mobile homes were surrounded by water and received minor damage. Randolph County 2 NE Bowden 12 1630EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 1800EST In a remote wilderness area, Taylor Run and Otter Creek overflowed, but did not affect dwellings. Ten Ohio hikers were stranded, by the high water, between Otter Creek and Yellow Creek. The hikers climbed onto the backs of firefighters, and used ropes to wade back across the swollen creek. As a precaution, the hikers were treated for hypothermia. Estimated rain amounts were 2 to 3 inches in an hour. Kanawha County Blue Creek 12 1910EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Fallen trees downed power lines. Pleasants County St Marys to 15 1815EST 0 0 40K Flash Flood Calcutta 1900EST Rains of 2.5 to 3 inches fell in one hour. Broad Run and French Creek flooded. Water got into an apartment building and houses in St Marys. One unoccupied car was washed down French Creek. Several roads were closed. Upshur County Rock Cave 16 2145EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2245EST Rains of 2.5 to 3 inches caused French Creek to flood roads and surround a few buildings.

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WEST VIRGINIA, West Randolph County 2 SW Cassity 16 2200EST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 2230EST Long Run flooded and closed secondary roads. Further north, a rain gauge near Ellamore measured 1.8 inches of rain in less than 90 minutes. Lewis County Weston to 16 2215EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood Crawford 2315EST Rains of 1.5 to 2.5 inches fell in 2 hours or less. Headwaters of the West Fork River and feeder streams at Crawford overflowed their banks. A school in Weston had urban runoff get inside their building. Webster County Hacker Vly 17 0230EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0330EST Rains of 2.5 to 3 inches fell. Hacker Lick Run flooded Route 14. Raleigh County Dameron 17 0330EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Straight line wind damage resulted from at least 2 microbursts. The damage occurred along Pine Branch Road off of Route 3. Two damage paths, both less than a quarter of a mile wide, consisted of uprooted and snapped trees. Yet, along one of the paths, several homes were damaged by the downed trees and flying debris. Doddridge County 2 S Greenwood 26 2205EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down along Leason Run and Cabin Run. Gilmer County Troy 26 2225EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were fallen. Pleasants County Countywide 27 1425EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1430EST Scattered locations throughout the county had trees knocked down. Lewis County Weston 27 1535EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Putnam County Winfield 27 1607EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large branches were snapped off. Webster County 2 E Diana to 31 2000EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 5 E Diana 2200EST Small streams feeding into the Holly River flooded roads around Jumbo and Skelt. Four people were evacuated. A few miles south, the nearest cooperative observer measured 2.26 inches of rain during the 24 hour period, that included this event. WISCONSIN, Northeast Outagamie County Kimberly 02 1355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Brown County 3 E Green Bay 02 1400CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Calumet County Appleton 02 1650CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Calumet County Stockbridge 02 1650CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Outagamie County Appleton 02 1650CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Low pressure and unstable air over Wisconsin led to the development of thunderstorms. The storms moved very slowly, resulting in heavy rainfall in some areas. Appleton experienced flash flooding along the Outagamie/Calumet county line where 3 feet of water covered a road. Some large hail was also reported with these storms. Kewaunee County Luxemburg 03 1135CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Calumet County Chilton 03 1338CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Calumet County Chilton 03 1338CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

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WISCONSIN, Northeast Calumet County .3 W Potter to 03 1359CST 0.4 75 0 0 Tornado (F1) .2 ENE Potter 1403CST Outagamie County Appleton 03 1411CST 0 0 Lightning Waupaca County Waupaca 03 1550CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1645CST Thunderstorms that developed in unstable air in the vicinity of a low pressure system produced a tornado, large hail, torrential rain and lightning damage.

A tornado damaged several houses, outbuildings and trees around Potter (Calumet co.), tearing part of the roof from one of the houses.

Torrential rains from the storms caused flash flooding in Waupaca (Waupaca co.), and urban flooding in parts of Calumet county and Outagamie county. In Appleton (Outagamie co.) lightning caused a natural gas line to split after it hit a tree and then traveled through the ground. Door County Sturgeon Bay 06 1410CST 0 1 Lightning Brown County Green Bay 06 1430CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Manitowoc County 1 SE Francis Creek 06 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Marathon County Wausau 06 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorms that moved across northern Wisconsin produced strong winds that downed numerous trees and some power lines. A pole barn was partially blown down and there was widespread minor crop damage near Francis Creek (Manitowoc co.) and a two foot diameter tree damaged a home in Wausau (Marathon co.). One man was injured in Sturgeon Bay (Door co.) when he was struck by lightning. Waushara County 1 E Plainfield 20 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Waushara County Redgranite to 20 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Poy Sippi 2030CST Brown County Green Bay 21 0140CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorms developed in moist, unstable air ahead a cold front that moved through Wisconsin. High winds from the storms downed trees, branches and power lines, causing power outages to about 15,000 customers in the Green Bay area (Brown co.). Vilas County Land O Lakes to 26 0140CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Conover 0145CST Vilas County Conover 26 0145CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms moved across northern Wisconsin as a strong low pressure system moved into the state. The storms downed trees across northern Vilas county and dropped dime size hail in Conover (Vilas co.). Shawano County Shawano to 28 1640CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Cecil 1650CST Shawano County Green Vly 28 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Oconto County Oconto Falls 28 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Brown County 1 E Pulaski 28 1722CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1732CST Brown County Suamico 28 1735CST 0 0 Hail (2.25) Outagamie County Seymour 28 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Door County Egg Harbor 28 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorms developed ahead of a warm front that moved north across Wisconsin. The storms downed numerous trees and power lines. Dime size hail fell for 10 minutes one mile east of Pulaski (Brown co.).

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WISCONSIN, Northwest Douglas County Superior 20 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) WISCONSIN, Southeast WIZ057>060-062>072 Columbia - Dodge - Washington - Ozaukee - Iowa - Dane - Jefferson - Waukesha - Milwaukee - Lafayette - Green - Rock - Walworth - Racine - Kenosha 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST Drought conditions returned to parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin during the month of August, 2003, The jet stream and associated low pressure systems stayed north of Wisconsin, resulting in few cold front passages. Conditions worsened from abnormally dry (D0 rating) to a moderate drought (D1 rating) as the month progressed. This drought continued into September, 2003, and ultimately reached the severe category (D2). Crop and fruit tree farms without irrigation capability were especially affected. Corn, soybeans, and alfalfa hay crops were severely stressed thanks to many sunny days with warm to hot temperatures in the 80s and 90s. In addition, ornamental flowers and many trees were severely stressed across south-central and southeast Wisconsin. Some trees, especially young ones, dropped their leaves. Harvest yields were expected to be severely reduced. In Lafayette County, farmers were expected to experience 35 to 40% damage to corn, 50% to damage to soybeans, and 35% damage to the hay crop. In general, there was no 3rd hay drop which is normally harvested in August. In addition, some farmers by late August chopped corn for silage much earlier than normal; and some chopped soybeans for silage as well - a very rare occurrence. Crop damage may reach into the millions of dollars once the harvest is completed.

Many locations received less than 1.00 inches of rain, and several spots had less than one-half of an inch. Only 0.57 fell at Milwaukee Mitchell Field (Milwaukee Co.) during August, and during the period of August 9-24 no measurable rain was recorded at this location. For the period of Jan 1, 2003 through August 31, 2003, only 13.17 inches of precipitation was recorded at Mitchell Field, or 10.97 inches below normal. The month of May, 2003, was the only month at Mitchell Field with above normal rainfall for 2003 through the end of August, 2003. Things weren't much better in the Madison (Dane Co.) area, where only 0.87 inch of rain fell for the month at Truax Field. Both the Milwaukee and Madison August monthly rainfall totals were 3.46 inches below normal. The hottest day of the 2003 summer for Milwaukee occurred on August 21st when 96 degrees was recorded. Madison topped out at 94 on the 26th. Milwaukee experienced 6 days during the month with maximum temperatures of 90 or higher, while Madison came in with 7 days. Milwaukee's average August monthly temperature was 73.3 degrees, or 2.7 above normal, while Madison averaged 71.9 degrees which was 2.8 above normal. Looking back into July, 2003, the dry pattern set in on July 16th. Thereafter, very little rain occurred. The 3-month summer period of June-July-August 2003 was the driest in 3 decades in West Bend (Washington Co.), where only 5.11 inches fell (7.82 inches below normal). Similar conditions were experienced throughout southern Wisconsin. This drought continued into September, 2003. Green County Brodhead 01 0113CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rock County 4 S Edgerton to 01 0132CST 0 0 50K Hail (0.02) 4 SE Edgerton Dane County 4.5 NW Rockdale 01 0150CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Rock County 4 NE Milton 01 0155CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Waukesha County Merton to 01 0248CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Menomonee Falls 0310CST Washington County 7 S Hartford to 01 0255CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Germantown 0315CST Waukesha County 3.6 NE Merton 01 0255CST 0 0 25K Hail (1.00) Ozaukee County Mequon 01 0300CST 0 0 15K Hail (1.00) Ozaukee County Newburg to 01 0300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Port Washington 0315CST Washington County 2 NNW West Bend 01 0305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 0310CST Milwaukee County Fox Pt 01 0430CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) An upper low dropped into Wisconsin, which contributed to the development of thunderstorms across the south-central and southeast parts of the state. Strong thunderstorm winds up to an estimated 56 knots (65 mph) knocked down trees at scattered locations across the area. The powerful winds toppled large trees onto a truck in Richfield (Washington Co.), severely damaging the trailer. Up to 1.75" diameter hail wrecked havoc on several farms south to southeast of Edgerton (Rock Co.), damaging corn, soybean, and tobacco crops.

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WISCONSIN, Southeast A small tobacco plot on one farm was a "total loss." The damage swath was about 1 mile wide and 4 miles long. Lightning ignited a fire at the Mequon Office Park in Mequon (Ozaukee Co.) which severely damaged an office building, and destroyed a business's furniture and computers. Hail damage to several fruit farms was also noted in Mequon. Roughly 4,500 customers in southeast Wisconsin lost electrical power due to lightning strikes and/or tree debris hitting power lines. The hardest hit locations were Port Washington (Ozaukee Co.), West Bend (Washington Co.), and Menomonee Falls (Waukesha Co.). Lafayette County Darlington 02 1255CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rock County Janesville 02 1808CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Columbia County 1 E Wisconsin Dells 02 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Columbia County Cambria 02 1935CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dodge County 4 S Randolph 02 2025CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hail reached up to 0.88" in diameter at Wisconsin Dells (Sauk Co.). Sheboygan County 2 NW Plymouth 03 1223CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Milwaukee County Greenfield 03 1245CST 0 0 10K Lightning Racine County Union Grove 03 1300CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County West Bend 03 1300CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1430CST Washington County West Bend 03 1314CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Racine County Union Grove 03 1315CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Washington County West Bend 03 1330CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County 1.4 NW Wayne 03 1346CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County Waterloo to 03 1400CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 7 SE Waterloo 1530CST Dane County East Bristol 03 1425CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1427CST Washington County 7.5 S Hartford 03 1426CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Columbia County 10 WSW Columbus 03 1428CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1435CST Dane County East Bristol 03 1430CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) 1445CST Dodge County 2 S Waupun 03 1430CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Jefferson County 3 SE Ft Atkinson 03 1452CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dodge County Burnett 03 1458CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rock County 4 E Milton to 03 1600CST 0 0 25K Hail (1.00) 4 E Emerald Grove Green County Monticello 03 1747CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Remnants of the upper level low-pressure system that passed through the first of the month brought a secondary surface wave into the southeast part of the state, sparking the development of thunderstorms, some of which produced severe weather. Hail struck several cities throughout the southeast part of the state, and reached up to 1.00" in diameter in Merton (Waukesha Co). East of Milton (Rock Co.) the hail covered the ground while damaging some crops. Heavy rains of 2" to 4" fell across parts of Dodge, Washington, Jefferson,

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WISCONSIN, Southeast Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee counties leading to problems with ponding water or urban-type flooding. Water depths on roads in West Bend reached 3 feet, resulting in stalled cars. Some large trees were downed by strong thunderstorm winds that reached up to an estimated 52 knots (60 mph) in scattered locations. Lightning struck a garage and started a fire in Greenfield (Waukesha Co.), leaving aproximately $5K in damage, primarily to the SUV parked inside. Iowa County 3 NE Edmund 20 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Sauk County 2.5 SSW Lake Delton 20 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Columbia County Wisconsin Dells 20 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marquette County 4.8 SE Endeavor to 20 1949CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 6 ENE Montello Green Lake County 2.1 WSW Marquette 20 2005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A cold front moving across the south-central part of the state into a moist, unstable airmass triggered thunderstorms the evening of the 20th. Powerful, gusty winds topped out at an estimated 56 knots (65 mph), knocking down trees in the cities of Edmund (Iowa Co.) and Marquette (Green Lake Co.), as well as at Mirror State Park (Sauk Co.) and Wisconsin Dells (Columbia Co.). Damage at these locations consisted of toppled trees and power-lines. Electrical power was out for about 2 hours in Wisconsin Dells. Racine County Kansasville 25 1901CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kenosha County 1.5 S Paris to 25 1910CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1.6 NW Pleasant 1916CST Prairie Up to 1.00" diameter hail fell just south of Paris (Kenosha Co.). Sauk County Lake Delton 28 1850CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2000CST Sauk County Lake Delton 28 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Columbia County 9 E Wisconsin Dells 28 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marquette County 3 NE Briggsville 28 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sauk County 2 WSW Reedsburg to 28 1920CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 2 N Rock Spgs 1930CST Severe weather developed as a surface trough trailing a surface low pushed through the state, and warm, moist air fed into the developing convection. Winds gusted up to 56 knots (65 mph) at Reedsburg (Sauk Co.), knocking down trees, as well as power lines; in one specific case, onto a barn. Scattered hail reports reached up to 0.75" in diameter, and rainfall rates reached 1-2" an hour. WISCONSIN, Southwest Grant County Potosi 20 1745CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Grant County Potosi 20 1750CST 0 0 35K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Grant County Stitzer 20 1758CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grant County 2 S Fennimore 20 1801CST 0 0 1.5K Hail (0.75) Grant County Patch Grove 20 1807CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Grant County Patch Grove 20 1815CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grant County Boscobel 20 1832CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grant County Boscobel 20 1833CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Richland County Lone Rock 20 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Winds estimated as high as 80 mph were reported by law enforcement officials and storm spotters. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines downed. In addition, the roof was blown off schools in Potosi and Patch Grove (Grant County). Several homes

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WISCONSIN, Southwest also sustained roof damage in Potosi. Crawford County 1 N Ferryville 25 1845CST 0 0 1.2K Hail (1.75) Crawford County 1 N Ferryville 25 1853CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Crawford County Ferryville 25 1854CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County Mt Sterling 25 1854CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County 5 S Gays Mills 25 1920CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County 2 N Plugtown 25 1937CST 0 0 1.5K Hail (1.00) Grant County 2 SW Blue River 25 1940CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Several reports of large hail were received from law enforcement officials, amateur radio operators and storm spotters. The hail ranged in size from dimes to as large as golf balls. Monroe County 2 NW Sparta 28 1720CST 0 0 0.75K 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Monroe County Tomah 28 1755CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Monroe County 5 N Cashton 28 1814CST 0 0 0.75K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Juneau County New Lisbon 28 1815CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Juneau County Mauston 28 1833CST 0 0 1.2K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Storm spotters and law enforcement officials estimated winds as high as 65 mph, which blew down trees and power lines. In addition, a tractor trailer was damaged when it was flipped over by the strong winds in Tomah (Monroe County). A few trees and corn fields were also damaged along County Road B near Sparta (Monroe County). WISCONSIN, West

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Central and West Johnson County 20 SW Buffalo 01 0000MST 0 0 Wildfire 13 1800MST The Big Spring Wildfire was started by dry lightning and was quickly spread by gusty winds. Eleven residences had to be evacuated, in addition to six others that were protected. Billy Creek and Muddy Guard Roads were closed as the fire approached. The fire burned a total of 3,340 acres. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 3.7 million dollars. Teton County 3 S Moose 10 1100MST 0 0 Wildfire 15 2139MST The Blacktail Wildfire was started by lightning on August 10. On August 11, Gros Ventre Campground had to be evacuated as the fire approached. Smoke impacted air traffic at Jackson Airport and Highway 26/89/191 was temporarily closed on August 12. The fire burned 2,650 acres. Teton County 10 E Fishing Bridge 11 1700MST 0 0 Wildfire 31 2359MST The East Wildfire, located near the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, was started on August 11 by lightning. Thirty-one residences and 43 commercial buildings needed protection as gusty winds caused rapid fire growth. The wildfire burned four private vehicles. On August 15, the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park was closed, only to be opened temporarily, 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, from August 29-31. The fire burned 23,500 acres. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 6.6 million dollars. Park County 30 W Cody 16 1600MST 0 0 Wildfire 31 2359MST Dry lightning ignited the Blackwater Wildfire on August 16. Ten residential and two commercial buildings needed protection as the wildfire approached. The fire burned 6,805 acres and cost an estimated 1.1 million dollars to fight. Washakie County 26 SSE Ten Sleep 17 1350MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2003 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

WYOMING, Central and West Fremont County 4 W Riverton 17 1748MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fremont County 3 W Riverton 17 1750MST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Fremont County 1 W Riverton 17 1752MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fremont County Riverton 17 1755MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1758MST Fremont County Riverton 17 1755MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Fremont County Riverton 17 1800MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Park County 25 SW Cody 18 1500MST 0 0 Wildfire 31 2359MST The Boulder Basin Wildfire was ignited on August 18 by lightning. A cold front moved through the area on August 21 bringing gusty winds that caused the fire to spread from 20 acres to 6000 acres within a day. Twenty-five residences and 20 commercial buildings had to be protected from the fire. A total of 11,553 acres were burned. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 1.7 million dollars. WYZ012 Teton & Gros Ventre Mountains 29 1200MST 0 1 Winter Storm 31 0800MST Two hikers climbing Grand Teton were caught in a winter storm on August 29. On the summit of Grand Teton, two feet of snow was deposited between August 29-31. The climbers sought refuge inside a dry cave until skies cleared on August 31. However, one of the climbers was seriously injured when he fell during the descent. WYOMING, Extreme Southwest Uinta County Evanston to 08 1715MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mountainview Large hail fell on a swath from east of Evanston to Mountain View. The hail covered the ground, with the largest hailstone reported at 0.88 inches. WYOMING, North Central

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Northeast Campbell County 20 SE Wright 06 1755MST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crook County New Haven 09 1840MST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) Crook County New Haven 09 1840MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) WYOMING, Southeast Laramie County 10 SW Albin 01 1535MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1540MST Platte County 3 E Wheatland 01 1910MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1915MST Niobrara County 13 NW Redbird 06 1756MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1759MST Laramie County 3 N Pine Bluffs 06 1758MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1803MST

298 302 Reference Notes:

Storm Data Disclosure

Storm Data is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which documents the occurrence of storms and other significant weather phenomena having sufficient intensity to cause loss of life, injuries, significant property damage, and/or disruption to commerce. In addition, it is a partial record of other significant meteorological events, such as record maximum or minimum temperatures or precipitation that occurs in connection with another event.

Some of the information appearing in Storm Data may have been provided by or gathered from sources outside the National Weather Service (NWS), such as the media, law enforcement and/or other government agencies, private companies, individuals, etc. An effort is made to use the best available information, but because of time and resource constraints, information from these sources may be unverified by the NWS. Therefore, when using information from Storm Data, customers should be cautious as the NWS does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information. Further, when it is apparent information appearing in Storm Data originated from a source outside the National Weather Service (frequently credit is provided), Storm Data customers requiring additional information should contact that source directly. In most cases, NWS employees will not have the knowledge to respond to such requests. In cases of legal proceedings, under Department of Commerce regulations and/or rules of the court, NWS employees are not legally obligated to provide written or verbal testimony.

Fatality Codes: For events that include a fatality, there is a code containing the gender, age and fatality location at the end of the event narrative. 1st letter: Gender (M/F) – 2nd numbers: Age – 3rd letters Fatality location (see table below) Example: M51IW – Male, 51 years of age, fatality occurred In Water.

Fatality Location Abbreviations:

BF Ball Field MH Mobile Home BO Boating OT Other BU Business OU Outside/Open Areas CA Camping PH Permanent Home EQ Heavy Equipment/Construction SC School GF Golfing TE Telephone IW In Water UT Under Tree LS Long Span Roof VE Vehicle

List of Acronyms:

NWS - National Weather Service NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration WCM - Warning Coordination Meteorologist – The meteorologist at each NWS Office responsible for reporting severe weather events LST - Local Standard Time Storm Data attempts to always use “Standard Time” EST - Eastern Standard Time EDT - Eastern Daylight Time

303 CST - Central Standard Time CDT - Central Daylight Time PST - Pacific Standard Time PDT - Pacific Daylight Time

Other Notes:

An “Episode” is an entire storm system and can contain many different types of events.

An “Event” is an individual type of storm event.

When listing wind speed values under “Character of Storm”, ex. High Wind (G81), the G indicates a “Gust” which is a peak 5-second averaged wind speed in Knots (kts). 1 kt. = 1.152 mph. This number can be either E (estimated) by damage caused, or M (measured) by known calibrated anemometers. Ex. (M61) = measured 61 knots or E(75) = estimated at 75 knots.

All wind speeds listed are estimated by NWS personnel by the amount and type of damage unless otherwise noted with an “M” which represents an actual wind speed as measured by official NWS approved anemometer.

When listing hail size under “Character of Storm”, ex. Hail (2.25), the hail size is given in inches and hundredths of inches.

When listing property and crop damage, the figures indicated are the best guess made by the NWS from the available sources of information at the time of the printing.

The fatalities, injuries, and damage amounts appearing in tropical cyclone events are attributed only to wind damage experienced in the coastal counties/parishes listed. Other tropical cyclone related events such as tornadoes and flooding are listed within their separate event types.

304 The Saffir-Simpson Scale

Category One Hurricane:

Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 kph). Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal. No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Also, some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.

Category Two Hurricane:

Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 kph). Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low- lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings.

Category Three Hurricane:

Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 kph). Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large tress blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by battering of floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 ft above mean sea level may be flooded inland 8 miles (13 km) or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may be required.

Category Four Hurricane:

Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 kph). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles (10 km).

Category Five Hurricane:

Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 kph). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.

305 The Fujita Scale F-Scale Intensity Wind Speed Typical Damage (Suggested) (mph)

F0 Gale Tornado 40 - 72 Tree branches broken, chimneys damaged, shallow-rooted trees pushed over; sign boards damaged or destroyed, outbuildings and sheds destroyed

F1 Moderate 73 - 112 Roof surfaces peeled off, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, moving autos pushed off the roads, garages may be destroyed. Category 1-2 hurricane wind speed

F2 Significant 113 - 157 Roofs blown off frame houses; mobile homes rolled and/or destroyed, train boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; airborn debris can cause damage. Category 3-4 hurricane wind speed F3 Severe 158 - 206 Roofs and walls torn off well constructed houses; trains overturned; large trees uprooted, can knock down entire forest of trees. Category 5 hurricane wind speed F4 Devastating 207 - 260 Well-constructed frame houses leveled; structures with weak foundations blown off some distance; automobiles thrown, large airborn objects can cause significant damage.

F5 Incredible 261 - 318 Brick, stone and cinderblock buildings destroyed, most debris is carried away by tornadic winds, large and heavy objects can be hurled in excess of 100 meters, trees debarked, asphalt peeled off of roads, steel reinforced concrete structures badly damaged.

F6 Inconceivable 319 - 379 These winds are very unlikely. The small area of damage they might produce would probably not be recognizable along with the damage produced by F4 and F5 wind speeds that would surround the F6 winds.

Typical F0 Tornado Damage Typical F1 Tornado Damage Note the trees are stripped of leaves, but the Note the uprooted trees and missing shingles trees remain standing. Only light roof damage from the roof. There is significant roof and a few missing shingles. damage. Typical F2 Tornado Damage Typical F3 Tornado Damage This home is missing it’s entire roof but the This home is missing the entire roof as well as exterior walls remain intact. Some of the some of the exterior walls. Trees are blown stronger hardwood trees remain standing. over or snapped near the base and outbuildings are destroyed.

Typical F4 Tornado Damage This home is almost completely obliterated, with no walls standing. The debris from the home is where the house once stood.

Typical F5 Tornado Damage These homes have been completely removed from their original locations. The debris field has been scattered some distance from their foundation.

Typical F5 Tornado Damage (All photographs courtesy of Brian Smith, Meteorologist, The asphalt surface has been peeled off of National Weather Service, Valley NE.) this road.

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