Eastern Drought/Heat Wave

Losses, 2024 dollars

$4.8 billion

Losses at the time

$2.5 billion

Deaths

502

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Drought in West Virginia, June 1 to 30, 199932 eventsThe drought continued to spread and strengthen in West Virginia. Most counties saw a deterioration of stream flow and soil moisture during June. Small streams and small farm ponds began to go dry. June rains of only 1 to 2 inches were common.
• Drought in Ohio, June 1 to 30, 199930 eventsLittle rain occurred from late May through much of June. Only 1.19 inches of rainfall fell at Akron-Canton during the month making it the 5th driest June on record. Similarly, 1.66 inches of rain fell at Mansfield also making it the 5th driest June on record.
• Drought in Virginia, June 1 to 30, 199927 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999. June rainfall amounts were mainly about half of what normally falls. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Virginia, June 1 to 30, 199923 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across Northern Virginia during the month. This weather pattern directed rain producing low pressure systems north of the region and continued the climatological drought that has gripped the area since last summer.
• Drought in New Jersey, June 1 to 30, 199920 eventsUnseasonably dry weather continued throughout the month of June across New Jersey. Aside from Essex, Cumberland and Atlantic Counties, all the other counties on a county weighted average had less than half of their normal monthly precipitation.
• Drought in Maine, June 1 to 30, 199917 eventsDry conditions continued in June. The Palmer Drought Severity Index dropped to a moderate drought category. Forest fire danger was high. Streamflow conditions also continued to be below normal with the Carrabassett River reaching its second lowest level in 77 years.
• Drought in Maryland, June 1 to 30, 199914 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across Maryland during the month. This weather pattern directed rain producing low pressure systems north of the region and continued the climatological drought that has gripped the area since last simmer.
• Drought in New Hampshire, June 1 to 30, 199912 eventsDry conditions continued in June. The Palmer Drought Severity Index dropped to a moderate drought category. Forest fire danger was high. Streamflow conditions also continued to be below normal.
• Drought in West Virginia, June 1 to 30, 19998 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia during the month.
• Drought in Ohio, June 1 to 30, 19997 eventsThe drought continued to spread and strengthen in southeast Ohio. A deterioration in stream flow and soil moisture was noted. Some showers at the end of the month temporarily helped the top soil and the crops.
• Drought in North Carolina, June 1 to 30, 19996 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999. June rainfall amounts were mainly about half of what normally falls. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Maryland, June 1 to 30, 19995 eventsThe drought intensified during the month of June across the Maryland Eastern Shore. The drought warning for the state of Maryland remained in effect.
• Drought in Kentucky, June 1 to 30, 19994 eventsThe drought continued across extreme northeast Kentucky. Some showers at the end of the month brought moisture to the top soil and crops. The total monthly rains were mostly 1.5 to 2.5 inches across the 4 counties.
• Drought in Delaware, June 1 to 30, 19994 eventsUnseasonably dry weather continued throughout the month of June across Delaware. On a county weighted average June monthly precipitation averaged between 1.8 and 2.3 inches and was only about 55 percent of normal. Only the Dover local area came close to normal precipitation.
• Drought in West Virginia, June 1 to 30, 19994 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999. June rainfall amounts were mainly about half of what normally falls. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, June 1 to 30, 19993 eventsLittle rain occurred from late May through much of June. Only 3.00 inches of rain fell in Erie during the month, but of that total only 1.36 inches fell prior to the 24th of June.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, June 1, 19991 eventA suspicious fire started in five different locations in Woodland Township in Burlington County during the late afternoon of the 31st. The unseasonably dry spring weather helped the fire spread.
• Drought in District of Columbia, June 1 to 30, 19991 eventHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area during the month.
• Drought in Hawaii, June 1 to 30, 19994 eventsTrade winds prevailed throughout the entire month of June, at mostly light to moderate intensities. Trade wind showers occurred across the region on a consistent basis, but rainfall totals were generally light statewide.
• Heat in Illinois, June 3 to 11, 19994 deaths · 1 eventA mild heat wave resulted in 4 deaths in Cook County. High temperatures were around 90 with the maximum heat index around 95 to 100 for about a week.
• Heat in Oklahoma, June 4 to 5, 19992 eventsThere was record warmth at both the Tulsa International Airport and the McAlester Regional Airport on June 4 and 5.On June 4, the low temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit at the Tulsa International Aiport tied for being the warmest low temperature on record for the date.
• Wildfire in Alaska, June 4 to 5, 1999$25,000 · 1 eventA wildfire began around 5pm Friday, when brisk north winds, following a dry and very modified arctic front, fanned a slash burn on Hutler Road.
• Heat in Illinois, June 5, 19992 deaths · 1 eventThree boys were found in a closed car in Rockford. A 3 year old died on June 5th and a 2 year old died 2 days later. Another 2 year old survived. The high temperature in Rockford was 89.
• Heat in Ohio, June 6 to 12, 199930 eventsTemperatures across northern Ohio were much above normal. Temperatures reached the lower 90s with record highs set in Findlay, Cleveland, Mansfield and Youngstown.
• Heat in Virginia, June 7 to 9, 199912 injured · 23 eventsHigh pressure centered over the Southeast U.S. caused air to downslope over the Appalachian Mountains, sending afternoon temperatures into the upper 90s to lower 100s. The heat, in combination with very humid air, resulted in afternoon heat indices between 100 and 100 degrees.
• Heat in West Virginia, June 7 to 9, 19993 injured · 8 eventsHigh pressure centered over the Southeast U.S. caused air to downslope over the Appalachian Mountains, sending afternoon temperatures into the upper 90s to lower 100s. The heat, in combination with very humid air, resulted in afternoon heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees.
• Heat in Maryland, June 7 to 9, 19991 injured · 14 eventsHigh pressure centered over the Southeast U.S. caused air to downslope over the Appalachian Mountains, sending afternoon temperatures into the upper 90s to lower 100s. The heat, in combination with very humid air, resulted in afternoon heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees.
• Heat in District of Columbia, June 7 to 9, 19991 eventHigh pressure centered over the Southeast U.S. caused air to downslope over the Appalachian Mountains, sending afternoon temperatures into the upper 90s to lower 100s. The heat, in combination with very humid air, resulted in afternoon heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, June 7 to 9, 19992 deaths · 1 injured · 8 eventsA large high pressure system over the southeastern United States pumped in a hot and humid air mass across most of Eastern Pennsylvania for three days. The hottest day was the 8th.
• Heat in Maryland, June 7 to 9, 19995 injured · 5 eventsA large high pressure system over the southeastern United States pumped in a hot and humid air mass across the Delmarva Peninsula for three days. The hottest day was the 8th.
• Heat in Delaware, June 7 to 9, 19995 injured · 4 eventsA large high pressure system over the southeastern United States pumped in a hot and humid air mass across the Delmarva Peninsula for three days. The hottest day was the 8th.
• Heat in New Jersey, June 7 to 9, 199921 eventsA large high pressure system over the southeastern United States pumped in a hot and humid air mass across New Jersey. The hottest day was the 8th.
• Heat in New York, June 7, 199924 eventsOn June 7, the season's second Bermuda High brought the first 90 degree temperature of 1999 to much of eastern New York. At the Albany International Airport it was the first official 90 degree temperature since August 16, 1997.
• Heat in Vermont, June 7, 19992 eventsThe season's second Bermuda High brought the first 90 degree weather of 1999 on June 7 to portions of Southern Vermont. At the Albany International Airport it was the first official 90 degree temperature since August 16, 1997.
• Heat in Connecticut, June 7, 19991 eventOn June 7, the season's second Bermuda High brought the first 90 degree weather of 1999 to northwest Connecticut. At the Albany International Airport it was the first official 90 degree temperature since August 16, 1997.
• Heat in Massachusetts, June 7, 19991 eventOn June 7, the season's second Bermuda High brought the first 90 degree weather to western Massachusetts. At the Albany International Airport it was the first official 90 degree temperature since August 16, 1997.
• Heat in Michigan, June 7, 19992 injured · 1 eventAn early summer heat wave brought temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s to southeast Michigan on the 6th through the 12th. The warmest temperatures were in the metro Detroit area. These readings approached record highs for those dates.
• Heat in Massachusetts, June 7, 19992 eventsHigh pressure near Bermuda brought a southwest flow of hot and humid air to Massachusetts. At Logan International Airport in Boston, the high temperature of 97 degrees broke the previous record high of 92 degrees, which was set in 1925.
• Heat in Rhode Island, June 7, 19991 eventHigh pressure near Bermuda brought a southwest flow of hot and humid air to Rhode Island. The high temperature of 96 degrees at T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick tied the record high temperature for the date, which was set in 1925.
• Heat in Connecticut, June 7, 19991 eventHigh pressure near Bermuda brought a southwest flow of hot and humid air to Connecticut. At Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, the high temperature of 98 degrees broke the previous record high of 96 degrees, which was set in 1925.
• Heat in Texas, June 7, 19991 death · 1 eventMan died of heat exposure in a baseball field.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, June 8 to 9, 19991 eventA forest fire began near the Cedar Creek in the Dover Forge section of the Double Trouble State Park in Lacey Township in Ocean County at noon EDT on the 8th. About 115 acres burned by 9 p.m. EDT. The fire spread into southern Berkeley Township.
• Wildfire in California, June 9 to 11, 19992 injured · $150,000 · 1 eventA wild fire, fanned by erratic winds, consumed 700 acres, destroyed one historic wooden structure, forced the evacuation of 21 residents, and injured 2 firefighters.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, June 9 to 10, 19991 eventFor the second day in a row another large forest fire started within Lacey Township in Ocean County. This one began around 11 p.m. EDT about one mile north of the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower off of County Route 539. The fire was contained at 6 p.m.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, June 10 to 30, 199910 eventsUnseasonably dry weather continued throughout the month of June across Eastern Pennsylvania. The ongoing dry weather forced the Department of Environmental Protection to declare a drought warning in 47 counties in the commonwealth including all of Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 11, 19991 eventA lightning-initiated wildfire burned 2400 acres of sawgrass in eastern Collier County, north of Port of the Island.
• Heat in California, June 14 to 15, 199924 injured · 1 eventA group of men who had walked north from the Mexican Border near Tecate were found east of Julian suffering from dehydration and hypothermia. Skies were clear during their transit, daytime temperatures ranged between 100 and 117 degrees, and winds were southerly near 15 mph.
• Wildfire in Utah, June 16, 19991 eventNumerous lightning strikes ignited about 25 forest fires in the Blue Mountains, also known as the Abajo Mountains.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 20, 19991 eventLightning ignited vegetation on an Island in the Colorado River.
• Wildfire in Utah, June 20, 19991 eventA lightning strike ignited trees and brush just south of Interstate 70 near the Colorado border.
• Wildfire in Utah, June 20, 19991 eventLightning ignited a fire about one mile north of Interstate 70 near the Colorado border. The ensuing blaze consumed 35 acres of trees and brush.
• Wildfire in Utah, June 21, 19991 eventLightning ignited a brush fire which consumed four acres near the Little Dolores River.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 23, 19991 eventNumerous lightning strikes resulted in 16 brush fires extending from the Black Ridge Wilderness Study area northward to the Demaree Wilderness Study area south of Douglas Pass.
• Heat in Texas, June 26 to 28, 19993 deaths · 23 eventsExcessive heat occurred across southeast Texas. High temperatures were in the mid 90s with lows around 80 degrees. Record high minimum temperatures were reported at Houston Intercontinental Airport on the 27th and 28th. All three fatalities occurred in Harris County.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 26, 19991 eventLightning ignited a fire which eventually consumed more than 500 acres of pinion-juniper forest.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, June 27, 19991 death · 1 eventA 73-year-old Norristown man was found dead in his apartment on June 28th. His death was determined to be heat related. The high temperature at the Philadelphia International Airport on the 27th was 90 degrees. But the temperature in the room he was found was over 90 degrees.
• Wildfire in California, June 27 to 28, 19991 eventAbout 1500 acres of brush was burned in a wild fire along McCain Valley Road in remote eastern San Diego County. About 300 firefighters battled the blaze.
• Wildfire in California, June 29 to 30, 19991 eventDigier Fire. Burned 350 acres in the far south end of the San Joaquin Valley. No structures were lost and there were no injuries. Cost to contain the blaze by 7/1/99 unknown.
• Wildfire in California, June 29, 1999$200,000 · 1 eventA wild fire in a canyon destroyed one duplex and threatened several other residences .
• Drought in Massachusetts, June 30, 19991 eventAt Logan International Airport in Boston, only a trace of precipitation fell during the month of June. This made June 1999 the driest June on record in Boston. The previous record was 0.23 inches, which was set in June, 1912. Records in Boston date back to 1872.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, July 1 to 31, 1999$500 million · 33 eventsGovernor Ridge declared a drought emergency in 55 of the 67 counties of Pennsylvania following extended dry weather through much of the summer. Water usage was restricted.
• Drought in Virginia, July 1 to 31, 1999$83 million · 23 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across Northern Virginia during the month.
• Drought in West Virginia, July 1 to 31, 199934 eventsThe drought strengthened during the 1st half of July. Showers became more common during the last 2 weeks of the month. Soil moisture and stream flow improved temporarily, especially in the Kanawha and Elk River Valleys. However, the extreme heat quickly dried the surface.
• Drought in Ohio, July 1 to 31, 199932 eventsDry conditions that began in the spring and early summer continued into July. Excessive heat contributed to substantial crop loss across much of the Buckeye state. Rainfall was widely scattered and did little to help farmers.
• Drought in Ohio, July 1 to 31, 199930 eventsDrought conditions across northern Ohio eased as thunderstorm rains became more widespread. None the less, very dry soil conditions persisted in a few areas that missed the brunt of the thunderstorm activity.
• Heat in Ohio, July 1 to 31, 199929 eventsTemperatures across northern Ohio were much above normal. High temperatures reached the middle 90s several days and five daily record high temperatures were established at Mansfield and Youngstown.
• Drought in Virginia, July 1 to 31, 199927 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through July. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in New Jersey, July 1 to 31, 199920 eventsThe drought intensified throughout July across New Jersey. For the fourth consecutive month, below normal precipitation continued. On a county weighted average for July, between 0.5 inches (in Somerset and Morris Counties) and 2.3 inches (in Cumberland County) fell.
• Drought in Maine, July 1 to 31, 199917 eventsDry conditions persisted through July with some locations reporting only 20 percent of the normal rainfall. Agriculture was again the hardest hit. Most fruits and vegetables were undersized and the harvest was (or will be) much earlier than normal because of the dry conditions.
• Drought in North Carolina, July 1 to 31, 199916 eventsA long term dry spell became a drought in July. Without any widespread rain events, the only relief came in the form of widely scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. But, even those were few and far between.
• Drought in Maryland, July 1 to 31, 199914 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across Maryland during the month. This forced most rain producing storm systems to steer north of the region and resulted in the continuation of the climatological, meteorological, and hydrological drought that has plagued the area…
• Drought in New Hampshire, July 1 to 31, 199912 eventsDry conditions persisted through July; the Palmer drought severity index remained in the moderate category during the month. Agriculture was again the hardest hit.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, July 1 to 31, 199910 eventsThe drought intensified throughout July across eastern Pennsylvania. For the fourth consecutive month, below normal precipitation continued. On a county weighted average for July, between 0.3 inches (in Lehigh County) and 2.0 inches (in Delaware County) fell.
• Drought in North Carolina, July 1 to 31, 19999 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through July. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in West Virginia, July 1 to 31, 19998 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Eastern Panhandle during the month.
• Drought in Ohio, July 1 to 31, 19998 eventsThe drought strengthened during the first half of the month, then eased slightly during the last 2 weeks. The worst drought conditions remained in Athens, Lawrence, Gallia, Meigs, and Jackson Counties. In Lawrence County, an emergency drought declaration was issued.
• Drought in Maryland, July 1 to 31, 19995 eventsThe drought continued throughout July across the Maryland Eastern Shore. Unseasonably dry weather persisted through the first three weeks of the month.
• Drought in Delaware, July 1 to 31, 19994 eventsThe drought intensified throughout July across Delaware. For the fourth consecutive month, below normal precipitation continued.
• Drought in West Virginia, July 1 to 31, 19994 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through July. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Kentucky, July 1 to 31, 19994 eventsThe drought strengthened during the first half of the month. Showers became more common during the last 2 weeks for Greenup and Boyd Counties, but missed much of Carter and Lawrence Counties.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, July 1 to 31, 19993 eventsTemperatures across northwest Pennsylvania were much above normal with high temperatures in the 90s several days. Erie set a record high of 98 degrees on the 31st. This temperatures was only 2 degrees away from the all time record high in Erie of 100 degrees.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, July 1 to 31, 19993 eventsDrought conditions across northwest Pennsylvania eased as thunderstorm rain became more widespread. None the less, very dry soil conditions persisted in a few areas that missed the brunt of the thunderstorm activity.
• Drought in Virginia, July 1 to 31, 19992 eventsDrought conditions spread into Buchanan and Dickenson Counties during the month. Monthly rain totals were mostly in the 2.5 to 3.5 inch range. However, the hot temperatures evaporated most of the moisture received from scattered showers.
• Drought in District of Columbia, July 1 to 31, 19991 eventHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature during the month. This forced most rain producing storm systems to steer north of the area and resulted in the continuation of the climatological, meteorological, and hydrological drought that has plagued the region since last…
• Drought in Georgia, July 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe monthly rainfall total of 2.36 inches was the 5th lowest total ever recorded for July.
• Drought in Washington, July 1 to 31, 19992 eventsDrought reduced the yields of winter wheat and green peas during the harvest this month. Below average rainfall affected most of the Columbia basin and the foothills of the Blue Mountains this winter and spring.
• Drought in Oregon, July 1 to 31, 19992 eventsDrought, which started to develop early this year, greatly reduced the yields of green peas and winter wheat harvested this month in eastern Oregon. According the the Oregon Climate Service, rainfall for the Columbia Basin averaged 25 percent less than normal since last fall.
• Drought in Hawaii, July 1 to 31, 19994 eventsTrade winds once again continued unabated throughout July at mainly moderate to fresh intensities. A brief period of strong trades occurred during 26-27 July, though this did not appear to have a significant impact on rainfall statewide.
• Heat in Maryland, July 4 to 7, 199915 deaths · 241 injured · 14 eventsHigh pressure sat off the Mid-Atlantic coast from the 4th through the 7th, acting like a heat pump drawing in extremely warm and humid air. Temperatures on the 4th through early on the 7th were oppressively hot, and extremely humid conditions added to the misery.
• Heat in West Virginia, July 4 to 7, 19993 injured · 8 eventsHigh pressure sat off the Mid-Atlantic coast from the 4th through the 7th, acting like a heat pump drawing in extremely warm and humid air. Temperatures on the 4th through early on the 7th were oppressively hot, and extremely humid conditions added to the misery.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 4 to 5, 199920 eventsA two day heat wave over southcentral and southeast Wisconsin pushed utility companies to the limit, but there were no brownouts due to the fact that it was a Holiday weekend.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, July 4 to 6, 199974 deaths · 135 injured · 10 eventsA very strong and oppressive high pressure system that extended from the surface to aloft gave Eastern Pennsylvania a brutal heat wave that included the entire Independence Day weekend. There were 74 heat related deaths and over 100 reported heat related injuries.
• Heat in New Jersey, July 4 to 6, 199917 deaths · 160 injured · 20 eventsA very strong and oppressive high pressure system that extended from the surface to aloft gave New Jersey a brutal heat wave that included the entire Independence Day weekend. There were seventeen heat related deaths and around 100 reported heat related injuries.
• Heat in District of Columbia, July 4 to 7, 19993 deaths · 140 injured · 1 eventHigh pressure sat off the Mid-Atlantic coast from the 4th through the 7th, acting like a heat pump drawing extremely warm and humid air into the region. Temperatures on the 4th through early on the 7th were oppressively hot, and extremely humid conditions added to the misery.
• Heat in Virginia, July 4 to 7, 19991 death · 80 injured · 23 eventsHigh pressure sat off the Mid-Atlantic coast from the 4th through the 7th, acting like a heat pump drawing extremely warm and humid air into Northern Virginia.
• Heat in Delaware, July 4 to 6, 19994 deaths · 10 injured · 4 eventsA very strong and oppressive high pressure system that extended from the surface to aloft gave Delaware a brutal heat wave that included the entire Independence Day weekend. There were four heat related deaths, two in New Castle County, two in Sussex County.
• Heat in Maryland, July 4 to 6, 199910 injured · 5 eventsA very strong and oppressive high pressure system that extended from the surface to aloft gave the Maryland Eastern Shore a brutal heat wave that included the entire Independence Day weekend.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 4 to 5, 199913 eventsTemperatures reaching 95 to 100 combined with high humidity levels to produce heat indices of 105 to 115 over the Fourth of July holiday. Local hospitals reported treating a few people for heat exhaustion, but there were no deaths related to the excessive heat and humidity.
• Heat in Iowa, July 4 to 5, 19998 eventsHigh humidity combined with afternoon temperatures of 95 to 100 to produce heat indices of 105 to 115.There were no deaths directly related to the excessive heat and humidity.
• Heat in Minnesota, July 4 to 5, 19997 eventsAfternoon temperatures reaching 95 to 100 combined with high humidity levels caused heat indices of 105 to 115. Even though there were a few cases of heat exhaustion reported, there were no deaths directly related to the excessive heat and humidity.
• Heat in Michigan, July 4 to 5, 199952 injured · 17 eventsHot and extremely humid weather rolled into southeast Michigan for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. High temperatures climbed into the 90s across the area, with dew points well into the 70s.
• Heat in New York, July 4 to 6, 199924 eventsAn intense Bermuda high became established over the mid Atlantic region during the Independence Day weekend. This high pumped heat along with very high humidity across eastern New York, especially on July 5 and 6.
• Heat in Vermont, July 4 to 6, 19992 eventsAn intense Bermuda high became established over the mid Atlantic region during the Independence Day weekend. This high pumped heat along with very high humidity across extreme southern Vermont, especially on July 5 and 6.
• Heat in Connecticut, July 4 to 6, 19991 eventAn intense Bermuda high became established over the mid Atlantic region during the Independence Day weekend. This high pumped heat along with very high humidity across Northwest Connecticut, especially on July 5 and 6.
• Heat in Massachusetts, July 4 to 6, 19991 eventAn intense Bermuda high became established over the mid Atlantic region during the Independence Day weekend. This high pumped heat along with very high humidity across western Massachusetts, especially on July 5 and 6.
• Heat in New York, July 4 to 6, 199933 deaths · 15 eventsAn extremely hot and humid airmass covered the region from July 4th through July 6th.On Sunday July 4th, temperatures soared into the mid and upper 90s. The combination of high temperatures and moderate humidity caused most heat indices to range from 100 to 105 degrees.
• Heat in New Jersey, July 4 to 6, 199910 deaths · 6 eventsAn extremely hot and humid airmass covered the region from July 4th through July 6th.On Sunday July 4th, temperatures soared into the mid and upper 90s.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 4, 19991 eventA record high temperature of 95 degrees was set in Wausau (Marathon county) on the 4th of July.
• Heat in Connecticut, July 4 to 6, 19998 eventsAn extremely hot and humid airmass covered the region from July 4th through July 6th.On Sunday July 4th, temperatures soared into the mid 90s.
• Heat in Massachusetts, July 5, 19992 deaths · 1 eventBermuda high pressure brought a southwest flow of hot and humid air to Massachusetts during the holiday weekend. The temperature only fell to a low of 81 degrees at Logan International Airport in Boston on July 5th, which was a record minimum high temperature for the date.
• Heat in Rhode Island, July 5, 19991 eventBermuda high pressure brought a southwest flow of hot and humid air to Rhode Island during the holiday weekend. The high temperature of 98 degrees at T.F. Green State Airport in West Warwick tied the record high for July 5th which was first set in 1919.
• Heat in Connecticut, July 5, 19991 eventBermuda high pressure brought a southwest flow of hot and humid air to Connecticut during the July 4th holiday weekend.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, July 5, 19992 deaths · 7 eventsA Perry County elderly and her daughter were found dead in their Oliver Township home near Newport. The women both had pre-existing medical conditions and their deaths were listed as natural, with the heat a contributing factor.
• Heat and Hail in North Carolina, July 5 to 25, 19993 deaths · 1 injured · $240,000 · 1.75 in hail · 5 eventsA strong thunderstorm moved across the western edge of Johnston county....roughly between Angier and the small community of Willow Springs . Golfball hail was reported along its path. The wind destroyed many acres of tobacco crops and blew down barns and damaged farm equipment.
• Heat in Rhode Island, July 6, 19991 eventFor the second day in a row, temperatures at T.F. Green State Airport in West Warwick tied the record high for the date. The high of 97 degrees equaled the record high for July 6th, which was set in 1911.
• Heat in Connecticut, July 6, 19991 eventFor the second day in a row, record high temperatures were set at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. The high of 99 degrees broke the previous record high temperature of 98 degrees, which was set in 1911.
• Wildfire in California, July 6, 1999$100,000 · 1 eventA 2576 acre wild fire destroyed one mobile home and two sheds. Residents of Oak Hills and Summit Valley were forced to evacuate. Highway 138 was closed as the fire crossed from the west side of the Highway and moved north across Summit Valley.
• Heat in Missouri, July 8 to 9, 19992 deaths · 1 eventHot and humid weather was the rule in the Kansas City area on July 8 and 9, as temperatures climbed to between 90 and 95 degrees. A Kansas City man and a Lees Summit woman died of heat-related causes.
• Wildfire in Virginia, July 9, 1999$99,000 · 1 eventA combine moving through a wheat field around 2:30 PM EDT overheated and started a fire that spread rapidly due to extremely dry conditions.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 9 to 11, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of an elderly woman in the Searcy area. She had been living in a mobile home with no air conditioning. She was discovered when her church bus arrived to pick her up, and she did not answer the door.
• Heat in Texas, July 10, 19991 death · 1 eventMan died in home from heat exposure.
• Heat in California, July 11 to 13, 19995 eventsAfternoon high temperatures averaged 10 to 20 degrees above normal across the central and northern interior. High temperature records were set in Red Bluff on the 11th and 12th as the mercury climbed to 113 and 115 degrees F.
• Heat in California, July 12 to 13, 19992 eventsDespite July being the 4th coldest July on record for Bakersfield, CA, in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, the 12th and 13th of the month were exceptionally warm.
• Wildfire in California, July 12, 19991 eventLightning ignited a 350 acre brush fire. Several aircraft and over 100 firefighters responded and kept the fire from reaching the Viejas Casino.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 14, 19992 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for fire zones 624/625, which encompasses most of these counties. The warning was due to a combination of gusty winds, lows humidities, a moderate risk Haines Index, and dry fuels.
• Drought in South Carolina, July 15 to 31, 199915 eventsA long term dry spell became a drought in July as no organized rainfall affected the region. The lack of rain and temperatures well into the 90s, and above 100 degrees at times, began to cause significant damage to crops.
• Drought in Georgia, July 15 to 31, 19996 eventsA long term dry spell became a drought in July as no organized rainfall events affected the region. The lack of rain and temperatures well into the 90s to 100 degrees, combined to cause significant damage to crops.
• Heat in Kansas, July 15 to 30, 19991 death · 23 eventsExcessive heat occurred over the area throughout the month. But an approximate 2 week string of days during the last half of the month seemed to be the worst. Temperatures during this two week period exceeded 100 degrees in many areas on many days.
• Heat in New Jersey, July 16 to 19, 19991 death · 15 eventsAnother strong and oppressive ridge of high pressure gave New Jersey four days of oppressive heat and humidity and five straight days with high temperatures in the 90s. There were two heat related deaths, one in Middlesex County and one in Essex County.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, July 16 to 19, 199912 eventsAnother strong and oppressive ridge of high pressure gave the Poconos three days and the rest of Eastern Pennsylvania four days of oppressive heat and humidity and five consecutive days with high temperatures in the 90s.
• Heat in Maryland, July 16 to 19, 19995 eventsAnother strong and oppressive ridge of high pressure gave the Maryland Eastern Shore four days of oppressive heat and humidity and five consecutive days of high temperatures in the 90s. High temperatures reached the 90s again on the 15th.
• Heat in Delaware, July 16 to 19, 19993 eventsAnother strong and oppressive ridge of high pressure gave Delaware four days of excessive heat and humidity and in the northern part of the state five consecutive days with high temperatures in the 90s. Unlike the previous hot spell, onshore winds kept shore areas a bit cooler.
• Heat in Missouri, July 16, 19991 death · 1 eventThe Missouri Health Department reported a heat related death in Callaway County. High temperatures that day were in the middle 90s.
• Heat in Massachusetts, July 16, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 94 degrees at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton tied the record high for the date, which was set in 1983 and earlier years.
• Heat in Massachusetts, July 17, 19992 eventsThe high temperature at Logan International Airport in Boston of 98 degrees tied the record high for the date which was set in 1977. At the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, the high temperature of 95 degrees tied the record high for the date, which was set in 1997.
• Heat in Rhode Island, July 17, 19991 eventThe high temperature at T.F. Green State Airport of 97 degrees tied the record high for the date, which was set in 1977.
• Heat in Connecticut, July 17, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 97 degrees at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks broke the previous record high for the date of 96 degrees, which was set in 1982 and earlier years.
• Heat in Missouri, July 18 to 31, 199922 deaths · 38 eventsNorthwest Missouri suffered through two weeks of oppressive heat and humidity in late July as temperatures topped the 90 degree mark for 14 consecutive days. Dew points in the lower to middle 70s pushed afternoon heat indices above 100 degrees each day.
• Heat in Kansas, July 18 to 31, 19991 death · 7 eventsOppressive heat and humidity gripped northeast Kansas for nearly 2 weeks in late July. Temperatures exceeded 90 degrees across the area on 14 consecutive days, and flirted with the 100 degree mark on eight of those days, from July 23-30.
• Wildfire in California, July 18 to 26, 19991 eventA wildfire burnt 14,537 acres in the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County. The fire was ignited by sparks from a bulldozer.
• Heat in Missouri, July 18 to 31, 199942 deaths · 397 injured · 30 eventsA heat wave gripped the area for the last 2 weeks of July. Temperatures stayed in the middle to upper 90s with a few days topping 100. Columbia set a record high with 104 degrees on 7/29/99. St. Louis tied a record with 103 degrees on 7/30/99.
• Heat in Illinois, July 18 to 31, 19998 deaths · 119 injured · 17 eventsA heat wave gripped the region the last 2 weeks of July. Temperatures remained in the middle to upper 90s with a few days topping 100 degrees. The Heat Index ranged from 105 to near 115 degrees. Most of the deaths and injuries occurred in the Metro East area of St.
• Heat in Indiana, July 18 to 31, 19996 eventsProlonged heat and humidity set in around mid month and continued through the latter half of July. High temperatures were in the 90s for the last 14 days of the month, including a 98-degree reading on the 30th.
• Heat in Illinois, July 18 to 31, 19994 deaths · 19 eventsProlonged heat and humidity during the latter half of July took its toll on the unprepared. Four fatalities were blamed on the heat, including two in Wayne County.
• Heat in Kentucky, July 18 to 31, 19991 death · 22 eventsExcessive heat and humidity during the latter half of July took a toll on the unprepared. In Hopkinsville, a 75-year-old man died in his home as a result of hyperthermia.
• Heat in Missouri, July 18 to 31, 19991 death · 11 eventsProlonged excessive heat and humidity took a toll on the unprepared. In Cape Girardeau County at Gordonville, a 69-year-old man died from heat causes. The man died outdoors while spending the entire day outdoors repairing a fence.
• Heat in Massachusetts, July 18, 19991 eventThe high temperature at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton of 96 degrees tied the record high for the date, which was set in 1991.
• Heat in Rhode Island, July 18, 19991 eventThe high temperature at T.F. Green State Airport of 98 degrees tied the record high for the date, which was set in 1982.
• Heat in Nebraska, July 19 to 30, 19992 deaths · $3.3 million · 30 eventsFrom July 19th through the 30th high temperatures over eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa reached 90 degrees or better all but a day or two, and even then highs were well into the 80s. In addition, overnight lows stayed mostly above 70 degrees.
• Heat in Iowa, July 19 to 30, 19998 eventsFrom July 19th through the 30th high temperatures over eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa reached 90 degrees or better for all but a day or two, and even then highs were well into the 80s. In addition...overnight lows stayed mostly above 70 degrees.
• Heat in Illinois, July 19 to 31, 19991 death · 13 eventsA strong ridge of high pressure over the central U.S. produced very hot and humid conditions over the midwest from mid to late July. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of western Illinois during the period.
• Heat in Iowa, July 19 to 31, 199922 eventsA strong ridge of high pressure over the central U.S. produced very hot and humid conditions over the midwest from mid to late July. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of eastern Iowa during the period.
• Heat in Ohio, July 20 to 31, 199913 deaths · 32 eventsThe last part of July was very hot and humid across the state with temperatures reaching into the 90s most days and above 100 for a few days. The dewpoints and overnight lows were in the 70s through much of the period.
• Heat in Kentucky, July 20 to 31, 19991 death · 12 eventsThe latter part of July was excessively hot across northern Kentucky with nearly every day above 90 and a few days above 100. Dewpoints and overnight lows through the period were in the 70s. One heat related death occurred in northern Kentucky.
• Heat in Indiana, July 20 to 31, 19998 eventsThe latter part of the month was extremely hot with highs above 90 nearly every day and a few days with readings above 100. Dewpoints and overnight low were in the 70s. No known heat related deaths occurred in southeastern Indiana.
• Heat in Georgia, July 20 to 31, 19992 deaths · 94 eventsHigh temperatures in the 90s to low 100s combined with high relative humidities to produce heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees over north and central Georgia the last 10 days or so of July. Only on the 24th was there any significant rainfall during this stretch.
• Heat in Illinois, July 20 to 26, 19994 deaths · 35 eventsThe excessive heat wave began on the 20th of July and continued for most of the area through the 26th. Temperatures were in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the 105 to 110 degree range each day.
• Heat in North Carolina, July 20 to 31, 19991 death · 15 injured · 1 eventA heat wave caused many to require hospital treatment in Columbus County and in neighboring counties in Southeast North Carolina. A farm worker died of heat stroke after hospitalization.
• Heat in South Carolina, July 20 to 31, 199915 injured · 1 eventAn extended heat wave caused hospital treatment of dozens of people in Horry County, as well as in other counties in Northeast South Carolina.
• Drought in Iowa, July 20 to 30, 1999$110 million · 24 eventsThe most intense hot and dry weather to affect Iowa in the last four years occurred during the last half of July. A large sub-tropical ridge of high pressure developed over the central U.S. as the drought that was widespread over the southern and eastern U.S. expanded northwest.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 20, 19993 eventsA Red Flag Warning for dry lightning was issued for most of southwest and southcentral Oregon at 1000 LDT on 07/20/99. The coast and the Cascade/Siskiyou mountains were excluded. This warning verified with at least 5 dry-lightning ignited fires reported in Jackson County alone.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 20 to 23, 19992 eventsLightning sparked a wild fire that scorched 36,000 acres of sagebrush and range land. The Cedar Butte fire forced the evacuation of the residents from the small community of Atomic City, although no structures were lost.
• Heat in Illinois, July 21 to 25, 199913 deaths · 7 eventsA moderate heat wave began in the Chicago metropolitan area on July 21 and continued through July 25.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 23 to 24, 199911 eventsHot, muggy air settled over portions of southcentral and southeast Wisconsin in between rounds of thunderstorms. Early morning heat indices were around 80, and they rose to 105 to 110 during the afternoon hours.
• Heat in Missouri, July 23 to 31, 19996 deaths · 34 eventsA prolonged period of excessive heat occurred in central, southwest, and south central Missouri. Afternoon high temperatures during this period averaged 95 degrees or higher with heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees.
• Heat in Kansas, July 23 to 31, 19993 eventsA prolonged period of excessive heat occurred in southeast Kansas with afternoon high temperatures reaching up to around 100 degrees with heat index values of over 105 degrees.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, July 23 to 31, 19994 deaths · 8 eventsA protracted run of days with consecutive high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher began on July 23rd in Southeast Pennsylvania. It lasted as long as 16 days near the Maryland border through August 7th.
• Heat in Maryland, July 23 to 31, 199920 injured · 5 eventsA protracted run of days with consecutive high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher started along the Eastern Shore on July 23rd. It lasted as long as 16 days in some areas through August 7th.
• Heat in Delaware, July 23 to 31, 199910 injured · 3 eventsA run of consecutive days with high temperatures in the 90s started in Delaware on July 23rd. It lasted as long as 16 days in some areas through August 7th.
• Heat in New Jersey, July 23 to 31, 199915 eventsA protracted run of consecutive days with high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher started in New Jersey on July 23rd. It lasted as long as 16 days in some parts of Southern New Jersey through August 7th.
• Heat in Minnesota, July 23 to 25, 19991 death · 42 eventsA massive upper ridge over the central and eastern U.S. enabled heat to build into Minnesota. Heat indices ranged from 95 to 110 the afternoon of the 23rd, 90 to 105 on the 24th, and climaxed at 95 to 116 on the 25th before a cold front moved in.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 23 to 25, 199913 eventsThree consecutive days of high temperatures in the 90s, combined with high humidity levels caused afternoon heat indices of 105 to 115. No deaths directly related to the heat were reported.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 23 to 25, 19999 eventsA massive upper ridge over the central and eastern U.S. enabled heat to build into Wisconson, especially on the 25th. Maximum heat indices on the 23rd and 24th were in the middle and upper 90s, but soared well into triple digits on the 25th.
• Heat in Iowa, July 23 to 25, 19998 eventsExcessive heat and humidity affected northeast Iowa for three consecutive days. Afternoon highs reached into the 90s, producing afternoon heat indices of 105 to 115 . No deaths directly related to the heat were reported.
• Heat in Minnesota, July 23 to 25, 19997 eventsFor three consecutive days, afternoon highs reached into the 90s, while heat indices ranged from 105 to 115. No deaths directly related to the excessive heat and humidity were reported.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 23 to 31, 19993 deaths · 22 eventsOver one week of hot and very humid conditions across northeast Wisconsin resulted in numerous heat related illnesses and 3 deaths due to excessive heat.
• Heat in South Carolina, July 23, 19991 death · 1 eventAn elderly woman died while walking outside her home. Probable cause was cardiac arythmia caused by heat stress. Temperatures were well into the 90s with high humidity.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 23, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of a man in Pine Bluff. He was found dead in his home.
• Wildfire in California, July 25 to 27, 19992 injured · $500,000 · 1 eventA wild fire that began near Highway 138, traveled north and consumed 4035 acres due to hot dry weather and erratic 20 mph winds.
• Heat in Oklahoma, July 26 to 27, 19991 eventThe low temperature dropped to 81 degrees Fahrenheit at the Tulsa International Airport on both July 26 and 27. This tied the record for being the warmest low temperature on record for both dates.
• Heat and Damaging Wind in Arkansas, July 26, 19992 deaths · $10,000 · 2 eventsTwo persons were found dead in their homes in Blytheville due to the heat.
• Heat in South Carolina, July 26 to 31, 19997 deaths · 7 eventsBeginning on the 23rd of July, high temperatures eacy day reached between 95 and 105 degrees. These hot temperatures combined with high humidity contributed to the deaths of a few people during this period.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 26, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of a man in North Little Rock. He was found dead on a local street.
• Heat in Oklahoma, July 26 to 31, 19998 deaths · 1 injured · 9 eventsA period of very hot temperatures with highs ranging from the upper 90s to near 105 and lows ranging from the lower 70s to near 80, affected portions of central and southwest Oklahoma from July 26th through July 31st.
• Heat in Louisiana, July 27, 19991 death · 1 eventMiddle aged man died from a heat stoke while presumed fishing along the Red River.
• Heat in Georgia, July 27, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 100 degrees was observed at Municipal Airport.
• Heat in Nebraska, July 28 to 29, 19991 death · 2 eventsExcessive heat occurred ..with heat indices above 120 degrees. Several cattle were lost, and a 68 year old woman died in an uncooled apartment in South Sioux City.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 28, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of a woman in the England area. She was found unconscious in her home and died the next morning.
• Heat in Iowa, July 28 to 29, 199910 injured · 11 eventsExcessive heat occurred with heat indices above 120 degrees. Several cattle were reported lost, and several people were treated for heat exhaustion.
• Heat in Illinois, July 28 to 31, 19991 death · 35 eventsThe heat returned to Central Illinois after a two day break. Temperatures rose into the lower to middle 90s again with heat index values in the 105 to 110 degree range. One heat related death occurred during this time.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 28 to 30, 19991 death · 13 eventsOppressive heat and humidity affected the area once again with highs in the middle 90s to 100. La Crosse (La Crosse County) established new record highs when the temperature reached 98 and 100 on the 29th and 30th respectively. Heat indices both days topped out around 120.
• Heat in Minnesota, July 28 to 30, 19991 death · 7 eventsExcessive heat and humidity affected southeast Minnesota once again with afternoon highs reaching the middle 90s to 100. Heat indices ranged from 105 to as high as 120.
• Heat in Iowa, July 28 to 30, 19998 eventsYet another period of excessive heat and humidity affected northeast Iowa. Afternoon highs reached the middle 90s to 100, while heat indices of 110 to 120 were common. No deaths directly related to the oppressive heat and humidity were reported.
• Heat in Illinois, July 28 to 31, 199999 deaths · 7 eventsAn intense heat wave began in the Chicago metropolitan area July 28th and continued through the morning of July 31st. High temperatures on the 28th were in the lower to middle 90s with heat indices 100 to 105.
• Heat in Minnesota, July 29 to 30, 199942 eventsLess than one week after the first heat wave, central and south central Minnesota were belted with even greater heat, especially on the 30th. The morning of the 29th started with lows in the 70s and dewpoints in the middle 60s to middle 70s, producing heat indices from 70 to 85.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 29 to 30, 19999 eventsLess than one week after the first heat wave, west central Wisconsin received even greater heat, especially on the 30th. The morning of the 29th started with lows in the 70s and dewpoints around 70, producing heat indices in the middle and upper 70s.
• Heat in Texas, July 29, 19991 death · 1 eventA man, aged 40, was found wandering in Austin and suffering from heat stress. He was taken to a hospital but died.
• Heat in Wisconsin, July 29 to 31, 19998 deaths · 20 eventsThe most intense heat wave since the killer heat wave of July 13-14, 1995, struck southcentral and southeast Wisconsin at the end of July, 1999.
• Heat in Alabama, July 30, 19991 death · 1 eventAn 84 year old woman was found dead in her home in Lafayette. The coroner determined that the death was heat related. The home was furnished with air conditioning but was apparently not operating.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 30, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of an elderly woman in Warren. She was found in her one bedroom apartment with no air conditioning, a single fan and the windows shut.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 30, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of an elderly man at Gurdon. He was found in his mobile home. There was an air conditioner, but it was not running.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 31, 19991 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of a man in Little Rock. He was found unconscious on a city street and died later at the hospital.
• Drought in New Jersey, July 31, 199920 eventsJuly 1999 continued the trend of extremely warm and dry weather across New Jersey. July 1999 was the warmest July on record at the marina within Atlantic City with a monthly mean temperature of 78.6 degrees. The previous record was 78.1 degrees set in 1993.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, July 31, 199910 eventsJuly 1999 continued the trend of extremely warm and dry weather across Eastern Pennsylvania. July 1999 was the third warmest July on record at both the Lehigh Valley International Airport (mean temperature of 78.0 degrees) and Reading (mean temperature of 79.0 degrees).
• Drought in Maryland, July 31, 19995 eventsJuly 1999 continued the trend of extremely warm and dry weather across the Maryland Eastern Shore and for the state of Maryland as a whole. The July 1999 statewide average temperature of 78.0 degrees was the 6th warmest July on record dating back to 1895.
• Drought in Delaware, July 31, 19994 eventsJuly 1999 continued the trend of extremely warm and dry weather across Delaware. The state mean average temperature of 79.1 degrees for July 1999 was the third warmest July on record dating back to 1895.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, August 1, 19995 deaths · 8 eventsA protracted run of days with consecutive high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher began on July 23rd in Southeast Pennsylvania. It lasted as long as 16 days near the Maryland border through August 7th.
• Drought in Virginia, August 1 to 31, 1999$42 million · 23 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across Northern Virginia through the 24th of August. Most rain producing storm systems steered north of the region through the period.
• Heat in Georgia, August 1, 19991 death · 3 injured · 2 eventsMore than a week of high temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees combined with high humidity, caused heat stress related injuries and a death.
• Drought in Maryland, August 1 to 31, 1999$30 million · 14 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across Maryland through the 24th of August. Most rain producing storm systems steered north of the region through the period.
• Drought in West Virginia, August 1 to 31, 1999$7.0 million · 8 eventsHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Eastern Panhandle through the 24th of August. Most rain producing storm systems steered north of the region through the period.
• Drought in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 199994 eventsDry conditions in the later part of July continued through most of August in north and central Georgia. Rainfall deficits were generally between 1.5 and 2.5 inches for the month.
• Heat in Georgia, August 1 to 21, 199994 eventsExcessive heat that began the last 10 days of July continued through the first 3 weeks of August. Near record or record high temperatures were in the mid to upper 90s to as high as 102 degrees over north and central Georgia.
• Drought in West Virginia, August 1 to 31, 199934 eventsThe drought eased somewhat during August with 2 to 4 inches of rain. Also, temperatures were not as hot as those endured during July. However, the drought still lingered by month's end.A federal drought disaster was declared by President Clinton on the 2nd.
• Drought in Ohio, August 1 to 31, 199932 eventsDrought conditions continued across the Ohio Valley through August with most areas receiving well below normal rainfall for the month. In some areas around 50% of crops were considered total losses.
• Drought in Ohio, August 1 to 31, 199930 eventsDrought conditions persisted across northern Ohio as rainfall totals for the month were below normal at most locations. Only 1.40 inches of rain fell in Toledo during August with only 1.80 inches measured in Cleveland. Both of these totals are roughly half the monthly normal.
• Drought in North Carolina, August 1 to 31, 199929 eventsThe drought worsened during the month of August as high evaporation rates and little rainfall occurred. The most severe conditions by the end of the month had developed in the foothills and piedmont.
• Drought in Virginia, August 1 to 31, 199927 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through August. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in New York, August 1 to 31, 199923 eventsAugust 99 was the peak of the long term drought across Eastern New York that began in July of 98. The fourteen month stretch, ending in August, saw rainfall and melted snowfall throughout the region only tallying up to about 80 percent of normal.
• Drought in Maine, August 1 to 31, 199923 eventsWells in the state continued to run dry during the month and crops wilted due to the lack of rainfall. Fire danger remained in the moderate to severe category for the month. One town, Castine, implemented mandatory water conservation measures.
• Drought in New Jersey, August 1, 199920 eventsThe drought continued throughout the first half of August across New Jersey. Crops were decimated, especially grain and forage crops in the northern part of the state. Crop losses were estimated at exceeding $80 million dollars.
• Drought in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 199916 eventsDrought conditions persisted throughout southeast Georgia.
• Heat in New Jersey, August 1, 199915 eventsA protracted run of consecutive days with high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher started in New Jersey on July 23rd. It lasted as long as 16 days in some parts of Southern New Jersey through August 7th.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, August 1 to 31, 199915 eventsThe dry conditions that actually began in July 1998 continued through August. The month of August started with eight Western Pennsylvania counties already under a state-declared Drought Emergency, four counties under a Drought Warning, and three counties under a Drought Watch.
• Drought in South Carolina, August 1 to 31, 199915 eventsDrought conditions worsened during August as high evaporation rates and little rainfall occurred. Water restrictions began in several communities. Hay and late crops dried up in many counties.
• Drought in New Hampshire, August 1 to 31, 199912 eventsWells in the state continued to run dry during the month and crops wilted due to the lack of rainfall.
• Drought in Ohio, August 1 to 31, 199911 eventsThe dry conditions that actually began in July 1998 continued through the month of August. On August 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared all of Eastern Ohio an agricultural disaster area.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, August 1 to 31, 199910 eventsThe drought continued throughout the first half of August across Eastern Pennsylvania. Crops were decimated, especially in Berks County. Crop losses were estimated at exceeding $500 million dollars throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
• Drought in West Virginia, August 1 to 31, 19999 eventsThe dry conditions that actually began in July 1998 continued through the month of August across Northern West Virginia.
• Drought in North Carolina, August 1 to 31, 19999 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through August. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Ohio, August 1 to 31, 19999 eventsThe drought eased during the month of August across southeast Ohio. Monthly rains were 3 to 6 inches. Temperatures were not as hot, as those felt during July. However, the drought still lingered at month's end.
• Drought in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 19996 eventsThe long term drought continued through the month of August as high evaporation rates and little rainfall occurred. Water restrictions began in several communities and hay and other late crops dried up.
• Heat in Maryland, August 1, 19995 eventsA protracted run of days with consecutive high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher started along the Eastern Shore on July 23rd. It lasted as long as 16 days in some areas through August 7th.
• Drought in Maryland, August 1 to 31, 19995 eventsThe drought continued throughout the first half of August across the Maryland Eastern Shore. Crops were decimated. It was estimated that crop losses throughout Maryland could reach $102 million dollars.
• Drought in Kentucky, August 1 to 31, 19994 eventsThe drought eased during the month of August in extreme northeast Kentucky. The monthly rains were on the order of 4 to 6 inches. Temperatures were not as hot as those endured during July.
• Drought in West Virginia, August 1 to 31, 19994 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through August. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Delaware, August 1 to 31, 19994 eventsThe drought continued throughout the first half of August across Delaware. Crops were decimated. It was estimated that 70 percent of the hay crop, 50 percent of the corn crop and 30 percent of the soybean crop were lost.
• Heat in Delaware, August 1, 19993 eventsA run of consecutive days with high temperatures in the 90s started in Delaware on July 23rd. It lasted as long as 16 days in some areas through August 7th.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, August 1 to 31, 19993 eventsDrought conditions persisted across northwest Pennsylvania as rainfall totals for the month of August were again much below normal. Only 2.77 inches of rain fell in Erie which was 1.29 inches below normal. Water use restrictions were instituted in many communities.
• Drought in Virginia, August 1 to 31, 19992 eventsThe drought continued to strengthened during August when only 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain fell. Small streams were mostly dry. Most pasture land was not suitable for grazing.
• Drought in District of Columbia, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventHigh pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area through the 24th of August. Most rain producing storm systems steered north of the region through the period.
• Drought in Connecticut, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventAugust 99 was the peak of the long term drought across Northwest Connecticut that began in July of 98. The fourteen month stretch, ending in August, saw rainfall and melted snowfall throughout the region tallying up to only about 80 percent of normal.
• Drought in Massachusetts, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventAugust 99 was the peak of the long term drought across Western Massachusetts that began in July of 98. The fourteen month stretch, ending in August, saw rainfall and melted snowfall throughout the region tallying up to only about 80 percent of normal.
• Heat in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe average monthly temperature at Columbus Municipal Airport was 84.5 degrees. This reading tied the warmest August ever.
• Drought in Maryland, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe dry conditions that actually began in July 1998 continued through the month of August across Garrett County. The month started with the county under a state-declared Drought Emergency, and on August 2 the U.S.
• Heat in South Carolina, August 1 to 31, 19999 deaths · 9 eventsOppressive heat and humidity gripped south coastal South Carolina resulting in many heat related fatalities.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, August 1 to 31, 199933 eventsA drought emergency remained in effect for 55 of the 67 counties of Pennsylvania. In spite of the severe flash flooding in a few locations and normal or above normal precipitation in many others, water tables remained low and water usage was restricted.
• Heat in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 199917 eventsOppressive heat and humidity gripped southeastern Georgia in August due to an area of upper level high pressure which stalled across the southern U.S.
• Drought in South Carolina, August 1 to 31, 19999 eventsDrought conditions persisted across south coastal South Carolina, causing state officials to declare a moderate drought.
• Heat in Texas, August 1 to 31, 19993 deaths · 48 eventsA blocking weather pattern set in that brought a late summer heat wave to North Central Texas. August started off with a high of 101 degrees at the D/FW airport. Afternoon highs got even higher toward the middle of the month.
• Heat in Missouri, August 1 to 18, 19992 deaths · 34 eventsPeriodic excessive heat continued from July into early and mid August with temperatures exceeding 95 deg F on 8 (non consecutive) days. Daytime heat index values frequently reached 100 deg F or greater. Two deaths were attributed to the heat in Ozark County on the 4th and 10th.
• Drought in Alabama, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe monthly rainfall total at the Huntsville International Airport was 0.66 inches. This was the second driest August on record.
• Drought in Alabama, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe monthly rainfall total at the Birmingham International Airport was 0.80 inches. This was the fifth driest August on record.
• Heat in Alabama, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe average monthly temperature at the Birmingham International Airport was 83.6 degrees. This reading tied for the third warmest August on record.
• Drought in Alabama, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe monthly rainfall total at Dannelly Field was 0.20 inches. This reading was driest ever recorded for August.
• Heat in Alabama, August 1 to 31, 19991 eventThe average monthly temperature at Dannelly Field was 83.9 degrees. This reading was the fourth warmest August on record.
• Drought in Kentucky, August 1 to 31, 199922 eventsAfter one of the wettest Junes on record, the rest of the summer was extremely dry. By the end of August, Western Kentucky was in a severe drought, according to the Palmer Drought Index.
• Drought in Illinois, August 1 to 31, 199919 eventsAfter one of the wettest Junes on record, the rest of the summer was quite dry. By the end of August, parts of Southern Illinois were in a moderate drought, according to the Palmer Drought Index. There was a wide range in drought conditions.
• Drought in Missouri, August 1 to 31, 199911 eventsAfter an abnormally wet June, the rest of the summer was very dry. By the end of August, far southeast Missouri was on the verge of a severe drought, according to the Palmer Drought Index.
• Drought in Indiana, August 1 to 31, 19996 eventsAfter one of the wettest Junes on record, the rest of the summer was very dry. By the end of August, Southwest Indiana was in a moderate drought, according to the Palmer Drought Index.
• Heat in Texas, August 1, 19992 deaths · 1 eventThe body of a 27-year old male Mexican citizen was recovered near Garner Park early on the morning of the 1st. He had died of heat exhaustion near midnight. The body of a second man, a 45-year old male Mexican citizen, was found about the same time near Sabinal.
• Heat in South Carolina, August 1, 19992 deaths · 2 eventsMary Jane Pearson, 86, and Robert John King, 89, were found dead in their homes from excessive heat.
• Drought in Oregon, August 1, 1999$23 million · 2 eventsDrought throughout the spring and early summer in the Columbia Basin and the Foothills of the Blue Mountains reduced yields of winter wheat, spring barley and peas.
• Drought in Hawaii, August 1 to 31, 19993 eventsA trade wind pattern persisted throughout August, though its strength during the first three days of the month was weak enough to allow local land and sea breezes.
• Heat and Hail in Georgia, August 1, 19991 death · $1,000 · 0.75 in hail · 3 eventsA 14 year old quadriplegic boy died of heat stroke. Electricity had been turned off 2 days earlier to the house his family had just moved into and the utility company was unaware of the move.
• Heat in Texas, August 1 to 31, 19996 deaths · 23 eventsExcessive heat plagued southeast Texas for the entire month of August. At Houston Intercontinental, high temperatures exceeded 100 degrees on 10 days out of the month, and 95 degrees on 29 out of the 31 days of the month.
• Heat in Alabama, August 1 to 2, 19992 deaths · 3 eventsNear record breaking high temperatures occurred across Mobile and Escambia counties the first two days of August. Two elderly women died in their homes from excessive heat. A seventy-three year old female died in Brewton and a seventy-one year old died in Mobile.
• Heat in North Carolina, August 1, 19991 injured · 1 eventSweltering conditions with temperatures around 100 degrees and high humidity caused a 60 year old woman to lose consciousness while weedeating. She was diagnosed with a heat stroke.
• Heat in South Carolina, August 1 to 2, 19992 deaths · 2 eventsTwo people perished during a week long spell of very hot temperatures and high humidity. The heat was thought to have contributed to a man's heart attack while mowing the grass in Oconee county. An elderly woman died in her home in rural Rock Hill.
• Heat in Arkansas, August 1, 19992 deaths · 1 eventTwo people were found dead in their homes due to heat.
• Heat and Damaging Winds in North Carolina, August 1 to 2, 19991 death · $200,000 · 3 eventsA powerful downburst ...from a thunderstorm whose core was actually in Rowan county...damaged a wide area along High Rock Lake. Many trees were blown down onto piers, homes, and cars.
• Heat in Georgia, August 2, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 100 degrees measured at Columbus Municipal Airport tied the record high temperature.
• Wildfire and Lightning Strikes in Washington, August 3 to 21, 19996 injured · $30,000 · 8 events160 Acre fire 5N of Chelan
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 3 to 6, 19991 eventLightning touched off a range fire tht burned 139,000 acres across the Arco desert. Resources assigned to the Mule Butte Fire's suppression peaked at 168 fire fighters and 4 air tankers.
• Heat in Texas, August 4, 19991 death · 1 eventThe body of a 45-year old woman who was overcome by heat was discovered in New Braunfels. Time of death was not certain.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 4 to 7, 19991 eventA brush fire scorched 10,000 acres of dry pastures and forest in the South Kohala and North Kona districts, including sections of the Parker Ranch and the Puu Waawaa hunting area.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 4 to 7, 19991 eventThis 500-acre Kau fire was near Punaluu, a small resort and golf course between Pahala and Naalehu. However, the blaze did not affect developed properties. Winds of 30 to 35 mph caused severe problems for firefighters in trying to bring the fire under control.
• Heat in Missouri, August 6 to 7, 19991 death · 1 eventOn August 6-7, heat and humidity returned to the Kansas City area, with temperatures reaching the 90s, and heat indices topping 100. On August 6, the heat took the life of a 59-year old Kansas City man.
• Heat in Arkansas, August 7, 19991 death · 1 eventOne woman was found dead in her home due to the heat.
• Heat in Louisiana, August 7, 19991 death · 1 eventWas found in a swampy area near his home. Cause of death was heat stroke.
• Heat and Lightning Strike in Georgia, August 8, 19991 death · $10,000 · 2 eventsA 75 year old woman was found dead of heat stroke, after going to bed with her fan and window air conditioning unit turned off.
• Heat in Georgia, August 8, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 99 degrees was observed at Columbus Municipal Airport.
• Wildfire in California, August 9, 19991 eventShifting winds quickly spread a wild fire into 10 acres. Flames approached within 2 feet of six homes and jumped a road.
• Heat in Arkansas, August 10, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit at Drake Field in Fayetteville broke the record high for this date.
• Heat in Texas, August 10 to 12, 19992 deaths · 2 eventsExcessive heat affected portions of western north Texas from August 10th through August 12th. Two persons died from the excessive heat.
• Heat in Alabama, August 11, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 98 degrees was observed at the Huntsville International Airport.
• Heat in Alabama, August 11, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 99 degrees measured at the Birmingham International Airport tied the record high temperature.
• Heat in Georgia, August 12, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 101 degrees was observed at Columbus Municipal Airport.
• Heat in Alabama, August 12, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 100 degrees was observed at the Huntsville International Airport.
• Heat in Alabama, August 13, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 102 degrees measured at the Birmingham International Airport tied the record high temperature.
• Heat in Alabama, August 13, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 102 degrees was observed at the Huntsville International Airport.
• Wildfire in California, August 13 to 17, 19991 eventA wild fire grew to 4500 acres before it was fully contained. Over 100 campers were evacuated. Seven air tankers, seven helicopters, 35 fire engines, and 450 firefighters were dispatched to fight the blaze. The cost of fighting the fire was estimated at over a million dollars.
• Heat in Texas, August 14, 19991 death · 1 eventA 76-year old woman, apparently not wanting to increase her energy bill, did not use the air conditioner in her apartment. She was found dead on the 16th, and was believed to have died on the 14th.
• Heat in Louisiana, August 14, 19992 injured · 1 eventAt an outdoor rally for public schools in New Orleans, 25 people were treated for heat related illness with 2 people sent to the hospital for treatement
• Heat in Georgia, August 14, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 102 degrees was observed at Columbus Municipal Airport.
• Heat in Illinois, August 16 to 17, 19992 deaths · 2 eventsTwo heat related deaths occurred in the Chicago metropolitan area over a 36 hour period with maximum daytime heat indices in the upper 80s and nighttime heat indices in the upper 70s.
• Heat in Texas, August 16, 19991 death · 1 eventA 77-year old man, was found dead in his home due to heat exhaustion. His health had been further weakened by a heart condition.
• Heat in Oklahoma, August 17, 19992 deaths · 2 eventsTwo women died from exposure to excessive heat on the 17th. A 75-year old woman died in her home in Kingston in Marshall County, and an 83-year old woman died in her home in El Reno in Canadian County. Both women owned an air conditioner, however they were inoperable.
• Heat in Georgia, August 18, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 102 degrees was observed at Columbus Municipal Airport.
• Heat in Alabama, August 18, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 101 degrees measured at the Huntsville International Airport tied the record high temperature.
• Heat in Alabama, August 18, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 102 degrees was observed at Dannelly Field.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 18 to 19, 19993 eventsBased on reports of dry lightning, a Red Flag Warning was issued for fire zones 624/625 (Klamath and Lake counties) at 1425 PDT and expired at 1900 PDT. At least four fires were sparked by lightning during this time.
• Drought in South Carolina, August 19, 19998 eventsOn this date the entire state of SC was declared a Federal Disaster Area due to continuing hot and dry conditions which continued since July.
• Heat in Georgia, August 19, 19991 eventA new record high temperature of 99 degrees was observed at Columbus Municipal Airport.
• Heat in Alabama, August 19, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 103 degrees measured at the Birmingham International Airport tied the record high temperature.
• Heat in Alabama, August 19, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 101 degrees measured at Dannelly Field tied the record high temperature.
• Wildfire in California, August 21 to 22, 19992 injured · $100,000 · 1 eventErratic winds fanned a wild fire to 1200 acres. Several sheds and barns were burned.
• Wildfire in California, August 21 to 22, 19993 injured · 1 eventA wild fire burned 300 acres. Three firefighters were slightly injured.
• Wildfire in California, August 22 to 29, 19991 eventThe Burney LCA incident contained 36 fires which burned 118 acres. The fires were all caused by dry lightning and were enhanced by 20 to 40 mph winds on the 28th and 29th. No injuries or deaths were reported. Fire suppression costs added up to $175,000 for the week long event.
• Wildfire in California, August 22 to 31, 19991 eventThe MHRD Complex was responsible for burning 24,132 acres by months end. The complex included 12 lightning caused fires. No deaths or injuries were reported. The fires threatened the community of Buck's Lake necessitating a structure protection group.
• Wildfire in California, August 23 to 31, 19991 eventThe Tehama Complex consisted of 14 lightning caused fires. The fires were responsible for burning 35,400 acres with the biggest fire, the Dehaven, burning over 17,000 acres. Structures and well as timber land were threatened.
• Wildfire in California, August 23 to 31, 19993 injured · 1 eventThe Spring Incident (formerly known as the Sugarloaf Incident) was responsible for burning 900 acres. Three minor injuries and zero deaths were reported. This lightning caused incident contained two main fires which burned together.
• Wildfire in California, August 23 to 31, 19991 eventThe Butte Command #1 complex burned 33,924 acres across central Butte county. Dry lightning was responsible for the 6 separate large fires with the largest fire burning over 16,000 acres.
• Wildfire in California, August 23 to 29, 19991 injured · 1 eventThe Mammoth incident was responsible for burning 500 acres. Temperatures near 100 degrees F as well as rugged terrain hampered control operations. Due to the remote location with no access roads, crews had to be ferried by boat to the lightning caused fire.
• Wildfire in California, August 23 to 29, 19991 injured · 1 eventThe Rock incident was responsible for burning 700 acres. One injury and zero deaths were reported. Fire suppression costs exceeded $250,000. This was a lightning caused fire which was influenced by 100+ degree F temperatures and relative humidities in the teens.
• Wildfire in California, August 23 to 31, 19991 eventLightning sparked a series of wildfires on the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests. Exceptionally dry and windy conditions compounded the fires. The Fawn and Megram Fires merged while the Onion just to the south remain separate.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 23, 19992 eventsBased on WSR-88D observations, a Red Flag Warning was issued at 1945 PDT on 08/23/99 for dry lightning in fires zones 624 and 625, which cover most of Klamath and Lake counties in south central Oregon. Several lightning caused fire starts were reported.
• Drought in North Carolina, August 25, 19993 eventsOn this date, Brunswick, Columbus, and Robeson Counties were declared Federal Disaster Areas due to hot and dry conditions which continued since July.
• Wildfire in California, August 25 to 29, 1999$10,000 · 1 eventA fire started by a vehicle accident grew to 600 acres.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 25, 19993 eventsA Red Flag Warning for dry lightning was issued at 1150 PDT on 08/25/99 and cancelled at 2120 PDT on 08/26/99. The expected dry lightning did not develop or was limited in extent.
• Wildfire in California, August 25, 19991 eventLightning started 4 wild fires.
• Heat in Oklahoma, August 26, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit at the Tulsa International Airport broke the record high for August 26.
• Heat in Arkansas, August 26, 19991 eventThe high temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit at the Fort Smith Regional Airport broke the record high temperature for August 26.
• Wildfire in California, August 26, 19991 eventLightning started a wild fire.
• Wildfire in Texas, August 28 to 29, 1999$15,000 · 4 eventsLightning from scattered thunderstorms produced several wildfires across the Concho Valley, Northern Edwards Plateau, and the Northwest Hill Country during the afternoon of the 28th. The biggest fire was in western Schleicher County, where about 10,000 acres was consumed.
• Wildfire in California, August 28 to 31, 19991 injured · 1 eventA wild fire rapidly grew towards the southeast. August ended, it was only 92 percent contained and had injured 1 person, consumed 3000 acres, forced the evacuation of 100 residents and campers, and closed Highways 74 and 243.
• Wildfire in California, August 28 to 31, 19996 injured · $2.0 million · 1 eventAn arsonist started a fire that was fanned by erratic winds and extremely dry conditions into the largest wild fire in San Bernardino County during the past 80 years. The fire began north of Lake Arrowhead on 8/28.
• Wildfire in California, August 28 to 31, 1999$227,000 · 1 eventA wild fire rapidly burnt 1523 acres and was still not contained as August ended. Four out buildings, a house, a sailboat, three cars, and several utility power poles and lines were destroyed. Highway 243 was closed between Pine Cove and Banning.
• Wildfire in California, August 29 to 31, 19991 eventA wildfire developed in the Angeles National Forest, north of Glendora. By the end of August, the fire had already burned over 2,000 acres and was not contained.
• Wildfire in California, August 29 to 30, 19991 eventA wildfire, started by a structure fire, burned 3,065 acres in the Sierra Pelona Hills.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, August 31, 19995 eventsThe mean temperature of 77.1 degrees for the meteorological summer of 1999 (June through August) at Philadelphia International Airport was tied for the fifth warmest summer on record. The warmest on record was the summer of 1995 (78.6 degrees).
• Heat in New Jersey, August 31, 19995 eventsThe mean temperature of 77.1 degrees for the meteorological summer of 1999 (June through August) at the nearby Philadelphia International Airport was tied for the fifth warmest summer on record. The warmest on record was the summer of 1995 (78.6 degrees).
• Drought in Ohio, September 1 to 30, 1999$200 million · 28 eventsDrought conditions continued across most of northern Ohio during September. Widespread heavy rain occurred on the 29th but did little to help crop conditions. For the month, only 1.63 inches of rain fell in Mansfield making it the 9th driest September on record.
• Drought in New Jersey, September 1 to 27, 1999$80 million · 20 eventsThe drought that gripped the Middle Atlantic States throughout much of the growing season eased in mid August. Normal and in some cases heavier than normal rainfall returned.
• Drought in New York, September 1 to 30, 1999$50 million · 18 eventsA very dry spring and summer caused major crop failures and some wells to run dry. Many streams and rivers were also brought to their lowest recorded levels. The crops most affected were corn and hay, which dealt a major blow to dairy farmers.
• Drought in Delaware, September 1 to 17, 1999$29 million · 4 eventsThe drought that gripped the Middle Atlantic States throughout much of the growing season eased in mid August. Normal, and in some cases, heavier than normal rainfall returned.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, September 1 to 30, 1999$20 million · 7 eventsA very dry spring and summer caused major crop failures and some wells to run dry. Many streams and rivers were also brought to their lowest recorded levels. The crops most affected were corn and hay, which dealt a major blow to dairy farmers.
• Drought in Virginia, September 1 to 30, 1999$5.0 million · 23 eventsRainfall from two land falling hurricanes made a tremendous impact on the drought that plagued the region since the summer of 1998. Across Northern Virginia, the greatest amount of rain fell north of a line from Staunton to Fredericksburg.
• Drought in West Virginia, September 1 to 30, 199934 eventsThe drought severity increased again for the western lowland counties, generally west of the Interstate 79 corridor. Less than an inch of rain fell in Huntington for the entire month, making it the 6th driest September on record for that city. A few more wells went dry.
• Drought in North Carolina, September 1 to 30, 199929 eventsRainfall continued to be scarce across much of western North Carolina through the month of September, prolonging the drought conditions which existed all summer.
• Drought in Virginia, September 1 to 5, 199927 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through early September. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Georgia, September 1 to 30, 199916 eventsSevere drought conditions continued over much of southeast Georgia with a rainfall deficit of over 10 inchesin some places.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, September 1 to 30, 199915 eventsAlthough rainfall across Western Pennsylvania for September again averaged between 1.5 to 2.0 inches below normal, the state-imposed drought emergency for the area, in effect since July 20, was downgraded to a drought warning on September 30.
• Drought in South Carolina, September 1 to 30, 199915 eventsRainfall continued to be scarce during the month of September, prolonging the drought conditions which existed through the summer.
• Drought in Maryland, September 1 to 30, 199914 eventsRainfall from two land falling hurricanes made a tremendous impact on the drought that plagued the region since the summer of 1998. Most of the rain from these systems fell east of Frederick with the highest amounts near the Chesapeake Bay.
• Drought in Ohio, September 1 to 30, 199911 eventsSeptember rainfall for Eastern Ohio again averaged below normal, with the Palmer Drought Severity Index keeping the entire area under a moderate to severe drought. The Crop Moisture Index also showed abnormally dry conditions continuing across all of Eastern Ohio.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, September 1 to 30, 199910 eventsThe drought that gripped the Middle Atlantic States throughout much of the growing season eased in mid August. Normal and in some cases heavier than normal rainfall returned.
• Drought in South Carolina, September 1 to 29, 19999 eventsSevere drought conditions were down graded after several tropical systems and thunderstorms produced enough rain to make up most of the rainfall deficit over south coastal South Carolina.
• Drought in Ohio, September 1 to 30, 19999 eventsDrought severity either increased, or remain about constant during the month. The rainfall during September was mostly between 1 to 2 inches. Yet, South Point of Lawrence County had even less rain, with just three quarters of an inch.
• Drought in West Virginia, September 1 to 30, 19999 eventsThe Palmer Drought Severity Index showed the extreme drought conditions continued across all of Northern West Virginia.
• Drought in North Carolina, September 1 to 5, 19999 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through early September. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in West Virginia, September 1 to 30, 19998 eventsRainfall from two tropical storms and a handful of low pressure systems made an impact in the drought that plagued the region since the summer of 1998.
• Drought in Georgia, September 1 to 30, 19996 eventsRainfall continued to be scarce during the month of September, prolonging the drought conditions which existed all summer. More wells ran dry and many more areas began mandatory water restrictions.
• Drought in Maryland, September 1 to 21, 19995 eventsThe drought that gripped the Middle Atlantic States throughout much of the growing season eased in mid August. Normal, and in some cases, heavier than normal rainfall returned. On September 1st Governor Parris N.
• Drought in Kentucky, September 1 to 30, 19994 eventsThe drought severity increased again during September for Northeast Kentucky. Total monthly rains were mostly less than an inch. For example, Grayson reported only around 7 tenths. A fire ban was issued for Carter County.
• Drought in West Virginia, September 1 to 5, 19994 eventsDry conditions that began in July of 1998, subsided for several months during the later part of 1998 and the first part of 1999, returned in June of 1999 and continued in many areas through early September. In many areas, crops were damaged or destroyed.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, September 1 to 30, 19993 eventsDrought conditions persisted during the month of September. Heavy rains fell toward the end of the month but that did little to help crop conditions. Actual monetary losses from reduced crop yields will not be known until after the fall harvest.
• Drought in Virginia, September 1 to 30, 19992 eventsThe summer drought lingered during September, as the monthly rains amounted to only 1.5 to 2.75 inches.
• Drought in Maryland, September 1 to 30, 19991 eventRainfall averaged around 0.40 inches above normal for September, easing drought conditions a bit. The main contributor to the rainfall total was the remnants of Hurricane Floyd, which passed to the east of the area.
• Drought in District of Columbia, September 1 to 17, 19991 eventRainfall from two land falling hurricanes finally ended the drought that plagued the Washington area since the summer of 1998. Washington Reagan National Airport reported a rainfall total of 10.27 inches for September, 6.96 inches above normal.
• Drought in Kentucky, September 1 to 30, 1999$154 million · 22 eventsThe severe summer drought took a major toll on crops and plants across West Kentucky. Rainfall at Paducah for the three-month period from July through September was about an inch and a half. This compares to a 3-month average of around 10 inches.
• Drought in Illinois, September 1 to 30, 199919 eventsThe moderate to severe summer drought took a considerable toll on crops across southern Illinois. The worst drought conditions were along the Ohio River, where Paducah, KY, received only 1.5 inches of rain in the three-month period from July to September.
• Drought in Missouri, September 1 to 30, 199911 eventsThe severe summer drought took a major toll on crops across Southeast Missouri. Rainfall at Cape Girardeau for the three-month period from July through September was just under two inches. This compares to a 3-month average of around 10 inches.
• Drought in Indiana, September 1 to 30, 19996 eventsThe moderate summer drought took a considerable toll on crops across Southwest Indiana. Rainfall at Evansville for the three-month period from July through September was about 3 inches. This compares to a 3-month average of around 10 inches.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 9, 19997 injured · 1 eventThis wild fire started on August 28 and was only 20 percent contained as September began. On September 4 it was 100 percent contained by 2765 firefighters after consuming 63,486 acres. Fire fighters continued to mop up hot spots inside the containment line through mid September.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 9, 19993 injured · 1 eventThis fire began on August 28 and was not fully contained until September 9. A total of 4 people were injured and over 3300 acres consumed.
• Drought in Oregon, September 1 to 30, 19992 eventsAn almost complete lack of rainfall for the entire month of September has worsened a drought that has affected the Columbia Basin and the foothills of the Blue Mountains for much of the year.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 2, 19991 eventThis fire began on August 28 and was not fully contained until September 2. A total of 1562 acres were burnt. No additional property damage was reported with this fire.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 5, 19991 eventThe Bridge Fire, which started in late August, was finally contained. The wildfire burned 7.234 acres in theAngeles National Forest.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 30, 19991 eventMegram and Onion Fires that began in August continued through September. On the 24th, high winds pushed the fire into an area of trees blown down three years ago rapidly expanding the blaze. A total of 59,000 acres were burned as of September 18.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 2, 19993 injured · 1 eventThe Spring Incident (formerly known as the Sugarloaf Incident) was responsible for burning 900 acres from August 23rd through September 2nd. Three minor injuries and zero deaths were reported. This lightning caused incident contained two main fires which burned together.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 14, 19991 eventThe MHRD Complex which began in August and ended in middle September included 12 separate lightning caused fires. Fire suppression costs exceeded the 13 million dollar mark for the event. The fires threatened Buck's Lake necessitating a structure protection group.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 5, 19991 eventThe Butte Command #1 Complex burned 33,924 acres across central Butte county. The complex burned from the 23rd of August through the 5th of September. Dry lightning was responsible for the 6 separate large fires with the largest fire burning over 16,000 acres.
• Drought in Hawaii, September 1 to 30, 19993 eventsSeptember marked another month of continuous trade winds across the Hawaiian Islands. Rain bands embedded within the trade flow provided light to moderate rainfall almost daily over windward areas of the state.

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