The record
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| event_type | Lightning |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,173,838 |
| episode_id | 1,101,308 |
| begin_utc | 2000-08-27T22:45:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2000-08-27T22:45:00+00:00 |
| state | MARYLAND |
| cz_type | C |
| cz_name | MONTGOMERY |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 95K |
| wfo_source | NEWSPAPER |
| episode_narrative | An area of showers and thunderstorms moved across Maryland between 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM EDT on the 27th. These storms produced very heavy rainfall, small hail, frequent lighting, and gusty winds. In Anne Arundel County, the police department received 15 calls for either downed trees or power lines after the storms moved through. Nearly 10,000 customers in the area lost power. In Montgomery County, two homes were damaged by lighting fires. One home received $80,000 in damaged to its attic and the other home received $15,000 in damage. A total of 1.74 inches of rain fell in Damascus. Little Bennet Creek flooded Kings Valley Road temporarily after the deluge. In Prince George's County, a wind gust of 50 MPH was estimated at Beltsville. Rainfall totals across the county included 1.74 inches at Lake Arbor, 1.71 inches in Beltsville, and 1.67 inches at Harry Truman Drive. Street flooding was reported in College Park. In Frederick County, pea to bean sized hail fell in Wolfsville. A total of 2.70 inches of rain fell in Thurmont. In Carroll County, minor flooding was reported in Westminister. Rainfall totals included 2.70 inches in Westminister and 2.25 inches in Finksburg. In Baltimore County, just over 2 inches of rain fell in Towson. In Harford County, 1.83 inches fell at Conowingo Dam and a wind gust of 48 MPH was reported in Aberdeen. |
| event_narrative | Two house fires were started by lightning. |
| year | 2,000 |
Provenance
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