Western/Central/Southeast Drought/Heat Wave

Losses, 2024 dollars

$9.3 billion

Losses at the time

$5.0 billion

Deaths

140

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.

• Excessive Heat in Wisconsin, February 29, 20003 eventsThe temperature reached 59 degrees in both Green Bay (Brown county) and Oshkosh (Winnebago county) on the 29th, setting new record highs at both locations. Rhinelander (Oneida county) set a new record high of 58 degrees on the 29th.
• Drought in Puerto Rico, March 1 to 31, 20007 eventsDuring the month of March average rainfall for Puerto Rico was 1.28 inches. The normal rainfall islandwide for March is 2.59 inches. This represent a 50% less from the normal rainfall. The areas most affected were the north and the northern interior sections of the island.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 1 to 3, 2000$250,000 · 3 eventsThe "Highway 51" wildfire consumed 4,121 acres. Twelve homes were threatened, but no evacuations ordered. Two out buildings were destroyed. A local state of emergency was declared.
• Drought in South Dakota, March 1 to 31, 200024 eventsDry weather and above normal temperatures continued over the area, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to also continue.. Water levels in streams, lakes, and wetlands continued to be low. Numerous grass fires occurred, most early in the month.
• Drought in Iowa, March 1 to 31, 200011 eventsDry weather and above normal temperatures continued over the area, allowing the very dry surface and soil conditions to continue also. Water levels in streams, lakes, and wetlands remained low. Several grass fires occurred, especially early in the month.
• Drought in Minnesota, March 1 to 31, 20008 eventsDry weather and above normal temperatures continued over the area. Dry surface and soil conditions remained quite pronounced, and water levels remained low in streams, lakes, and wetlands. Several grass fires occurred, especially early in the month.
• Drought in Texas, March 1 to 31, 20008 eventsThe lack of significant rainfall, since Hurricane Bret, produced moderate drought conditions by the first part of March across all of deep south Texas. These very dry sub soil moisture conditions forced many farmers to use irrigation.
• Drought in Nebraska, March 1 to 31, 20002 eventsDry weather and above normal temperatures continued over the area, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to also continue. Water levels in streams, lakes, and wetlands continued to be low.
• Drought in Texas, March 1 to 31, 200010 eventsThe drought begun over the southwest sections of South Central Texas became widespread by March across the western sections as well. With little or no rainfall, lake levels continued to fall and agricultural interests cut back plans for cattle and for planting.
• Drought in New Mexico, March 1 to 31, 200022 eventsDry weather continued for many areas through the month extending the lack of winter precipitation that left snow pack 50 to 80 percent below normal.
• Drought in Hawaii, March 1 to 31, 20005 eventsThe statewide dry pattern that started in February continued through the first half of March. A ridge of high pressure remained in place over, or just north of, the island chain resulting in light winds that allowed local land-sea breeze circulations to develop.
• Excessive Heat in Wisconsin, March 3 to 9, 20005 eventsRecord high temperatures were set or tied in Green Bay (Brown co.) on the 4th (57 degrees), the 5th (57 degrees), the 6th (69 degrees), the 7th (78 degrees), the 8th (74 degrees) and the 9th (56 degrees).
• Excessive Heat in Wisconsin, March 4 to 8, 20002 eventsA long period of near-record or record warmth affected all of southern Wisconsin during the early part of March, 2000. A persistant upper-level pattern that favored a jet stream position to the northwest or north of Wisconsin allowed warm air to be pushed into Wisconsin.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, March 5, 20001 eventA fast moving brush fire, exacerbated by strong gusty northwest winds, forced the evacuation of an apartment complex in Somers Point and the closure of the Garden State Parkway for 80 minutes. The fire started as a grass fire on Hoter Avenue in Somers Point shortly before 1 p.m.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, March 6, 20001 death · 1 injured · $5,000 · 1 eventA controlled burn went out of control, exacerbated by the conditions and strong winds. The fire caused fatal burns to one firefighter and injured another. Damage was confined to grassland.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, March 6, 2000$50,000 · 1 eventA grass fire of unknown origin was exacerbated by dry conditions and strong winds, and burned 1500 acres of grassland northwest and north of Brandon. Several homes were threatened by the fire but no homes were damaged, although farmland and some equipment burned.
• Heat in Alabama, March 7, 20001 eventA record high temperature of 80 degrees was measured at the Huntsville International Airport.
• Heat in Virginia, March 8, 200022 eventsHigh pressure over the Eastern Seaboard and warm southerly winds on the 8th resulted in sunny skies and temperatures nearly 30 degrees above normal.
• Heat in Maryland, March 8, 200012 eventsHigh pressure over the Eastern Seaboard and warm southerly winds on the 8th resulted in sunny skies and temperatures nearly 30 degrees above normal.
• Heat in West Virginia, March 8, 20008 eventsHigh pressure over the Eastern Seaboard and warm southerly winds on the 8th resulted in sunny skies and temperatures over 20 degrees above normal. High temperatures included 85 degrees at Moorefield, 83 degrees at Petersburg, 82 degrees at Mathias, and 75 degrees at Bayard.
• Heat in District of Columbia, March 8, 20001 eventHigh pressure over the Eastern Seaboard and warm southerly winds on the 8th resulted in sunny skies and temperatures nearly 30 degrees above normal. Washington Reagan National Airport reached a high temperature of 85 degrees, shattering the previous daily record by 8 degrees.
• Wildfire in Missouri, March 8 to 10, 20001 injured · $1.3 million · 9 eventsHigh winds gusting to around 40 mph on March 8th combined with low humidity and dry brush to create extremely hazardous fire conditions in central and south central Missouri. The ongoing drought over the region contributed to the overall dry surface conditions.
• Heat in New Jersey, March 8 to 10, 200020 eventsA large ridge of high pressure at both the surface and aloft covered the eastern half of the United States as the work week began on March 6th. This ridge remained nearly stationary across the Southeastern United States from the 7th through the 9th.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, March 8 to 10, 200010 eventsA large ridge of high pressure at both the surface and aloft covered the eastern half of the United States as the work week began on March 6th. This ridge remained nearly stationary across the Southeastern United States from the 7th through the 9th.
• Heat in Maryland, March 8 to 10, 20005 eventsA large ridge of high pressure at both the surface and aloft covered the eastern half of the United States as the work week began on March 6th. This ridge remained nearly stationary across the Southeastern United States from the 7th through the 9th.
• Heat in Delaware, March 8 to 10, 20004 eventsA large ridge of high pressure at both the surface and aloft covered the eastern half of the United States as the work week began on March 6th. This ridge remained nearly stationary across the Southeastern United States from the 7th through the 9th.
• Excessive Heat in West Virginia, March 8, 200034 eventsAfternoon maximum temperatures reached into the low and mid 80s for the urban locations in the western lowlands. The mountain communities saw readings in the 70s.
• Excessive Heat in Michigan, March 8, 200017 eventsAn unusual late-winter warm spell began February 22, and continued through March 9. Normal high temperatures during this time are in the 35 to 40 degree range. However, during this 17-day stretch, Detroit failed to reach 50 degrees just once, and Flint only three times.
• Excessive Heat in Ohio, March 8, 20009 eventsAfternoon temperatures peaked in the upper 70s and lower 80s. A few of the representative readings included 83 degrees from Willow Wood of Lawrence County, 82 at South Point, Jackson, and Beverly, 81 at Athens and New Lexington, and 79 from Mariettta.
• Excessive Heat in Kentucky, March 8, 20004 eventsThe temperature rose into the lower 80s during the afternoon. Peak readings included 83 degrees from Charley of Lawrence County and 82 degrees from Grayson.
• Excessive Heat in Virginia, March 8, 20002 eventsThermometers peaked in the upper 70s to mid 80s during the afternoon. A few of the preliminary maximum readings included 85 degrees from Grundy and 81degrees from both Clintwood and Breaks Interstate Park.
• Excessive Heat in New York, March 8 to 9, 200024 eventsThe season's first Bermuda type high pumped unseasonably warm air into eastern New York on March 8 and March 9. Temperatures soared well into the 60s at most locations, and touched 70 in a few spots. Even across the Adirondacks, readings climbed well into the 50s to near 60.
• Excessive Heat in Vermont, March 8 to 9, 20002 eventsThe season's first Bermuda type high pumped unseasonably warm air across extreme southern Vermont on March 8 and March 9. Temperatures climbed through the 60s to near 70 on both afternoons.
• Excessive Heat in Massachusetts, March 8 to 9, 20001 eventThe season's first Bermuda type high pumped unseasonably warm air across the Berkshires on March 8 and March 9. Temperatures climbed through the 60s to near 70 both afternoons.
• Excessive Heat in Connecticut, March 8 to 9, 20001 eventThe season's first Bermuda type high, pumped unseasonably warm weather across Litchfield county on March 8 and March 9. Temperatures climbed through the 60s to around 70 degrees.
• Heat in Alabama, March 8, 20001 eventA record high temperature of 81 degrees was measured at the Huntsville International Airport.
• Wildfire in Virginia, March 10 to 14, 20001 eventAn arson fire began on the 10th in George Washington National Forest west of Harrisonburg. Because of dry and windy conditions the fire quickly spread, growing to 390 acres before it could be controlled on the 14th.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 11, 2000$20,000 · 1 eventA wildfire, which ignited near the intersection of Canal Road and 33rd Street, consumed up to 40 acres of brush and timber in Palmetto. The wildfire also consumed a storage building, several junked cars and tires.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 11, 20001 eventA wildfire consumed 65 to 70 acres of brush and timber at Palm Creek Road in Ft Myers.
• Wildfire in Puerto Rico, March 14 to 18, 2000$2.0 million · 1 eventAn man made fire on March 14, near the Maricao Reserve Forest in San German, went out of control and expanded to cover near 300 acres. Drier weather conditions and strong gusty winds helped the fire to spread out.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 14, 2000$75,000 · 1 eventA wildfire consumed five acres of brush and trees in Mulberry. The fire also destroyed a pole barn, a cinderblock storage shed and a 30 foot travel trailer.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 15, 20001 eventA wildfire consumed nearly 600 acres of brush and timber along the U.S. Highway 19 corridor between Crystal River and County Road 488.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, March 15 to 21, 20001 eventA brush fire charred 1500 acres in leeward Oahu over a six-day period. Over that time, the fire was contained several times, only to reignite.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 16, 20001 injured · 1 eventA wildfire of unknown acreage caused evacuations and injured one firefighter.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, March 20, 20001 eventA brush fire burned about 850 acres in the Puukapu Farm Lots subdivision near Waimea, forcing 50 residents to flee their homes. Three small structures, all of them utility-type sheds, were destroyed.
• Excessive Heat in Wisconsin, March 23, 20001 eventGreen Bay (Brown co.) tied their record high temperature of 65 degrees that was set in 1939.
• Wildfire in Florida, March 23, 2000$5,000 · 1 eventA wildfire consumed ten to fifteen acres of brush and timber on the east side of McMullen Park near the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and State Road 60 in Clearwater. One home incurred minor damage from the wildfire.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, March 29, 20001 eventDue to the extremely dry conditions and increasing winds, a controlled burn on a field south of the Aberdeen Airport leaped out of bounds and spread within yards of residential property on south Melgaard Road. Twenty acres of land were burned.
• Drought in Puerto Rico, April 1 to 30, 20001 eventDry weather has reduced flow of rivers in the northeastern part of the island. About 4000 families in the high-lying areas in the municipalities of Rio Grande, Luquillo and Fajardo has been left without water during peak usage hours in the mornings and early evenings.
• Heat and Heavy Rain in New Jersey, March 31, 200028 eventsIn New Jersey, March 2000 was an unseasonably warm month and was also unseasonably wet across the southern third of the state. The rest of the state had near normal monthly precipitation.
• Excessive Heat and Heat in Pennsylvania, March 31, 200010 eventsIn Eastern Pennsylvania, March 2000 was an unseasonably warm month and except for Monroe County was an unseasonably wet one also. The statewide monthly average temperature of 42.3 degrees was the 9th warmest March on record since 1895.
• Excessive Heat in Maryland, March 31, 20005 eventsMarch 2000 was an unseasonably warm and wet month across the Maryland Eastern Shore. The statewide monthly average temperature of 47.6 degrees was the 7th warmest March on record since 1895. Precipitation was above normal throughout the state, especially along the Eastern Shore.
• Excessive Heat in Delaware, March 31, 20004 eventsMarch 2000 was an unseasonably warm and wet month across Delaware. The statewide monthly average temperature of 47.5 degrees was the 12th warmest March on record since 1895.
• Drought in Georgia, April 1 to 30, 200081 eventsAlthough rainfall amounts in March slowed the deficit across north and central Georgia, April saw a return to the below normal rainfall pattern that had persisted for the better part of 2 years. The Center for Climate Prediction and the U.S.
• Drought in Missouri, April 1 to 30, 200037 eventsApril 2000 was the driest on record in the state of Missouri, according to the Midwestern Climate Center.
• Drought in South Dakota, April 1 to 30, 200024 eventsDry weather continued, especially early in the month, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to continue. Rainfall in the middle and later parts of the month alleviated the short term dryness somewhat, but soil moisture was still inadequate for the long term.
• Drought in Iowa, April 1 to 30, 200011 eventsDry weather continued, especially early in the month, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to continue. Rainfall in the middle and later parts of the month alleviated the short term dryness somewhat, but soil moisture was still inadequate for the long term.
• Drought in Minnesota, April 1 to 30, 20008 eventsDry weather continued, especially early in the month, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to continue. Rainfall in the middle and later parts of the month alleviated the short term dryness somewhat, but soil moisture was still inadequate for the long term.
• Drought in Texas, April 1 to 30, 20008 eventsModerate drought conditions continued into April across all of deep south Texas. The cities of Edinburg, Mission, and McAllen have initiated water conservation measures. Rainfall was sparse throughout the month and continues to force farmers to use irrigation.
• Drought in Nebraska, April 1 to 30, 20002 eventsDry weather continued, especially early in the month, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to continue. Rainfall in the middle and later parts of the month alleviated the short term dryness somewhat, but soil moisture was still inadequate for the long term.
• Drought in Texas, April 1 to 30, 200010 eventsDrought persisted across the southwest and west sections of South Central Texas through April. Little or no rainfall was recorded during the month and both lake and stream levels continued to fall through the month.
• Drought in New Mexico, April 1 to 30, 200022 eventsUnusually warm and dry weather continue throughout the month with only a few days of measureable rainfall across north and central New Mexico. Spring snowmelt averaged only 30 to 40 percent of normal for the region with the Zuni mountains recording zero percent of normal runoff.
• Drought in Hawaii, April 1 to 30, 20005 eventsThough shear-line weather in the early part of April brought much needed rainfall to many parts of the Hawaiian Islands, dry conditions persisted in drought-stricken areas in Maui County and on the Big Island of Hawaii.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 3, 20001 eventWildfires ignited and burned 100 acres of brush and timber in Cape Coral.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 3, 2000$5,000 · 1 eventWildfires ignited and burned over 30 acres and destroyed one out building in San Carlos.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 3, 2000$10,000 · 1 eventWildfires burned two acres of brush and caused $10,000 dollars in damage to an apartment building in Ft Myers.
• Wildfire in Missouri, April 5 to 6, 20004 injured · $170,000 · 8 eventsThe combination of high winds, low humidity, and ongoing drought conditions resulted in 88 wildfires across central and southwest Missouri. Approximately 7600 acres were burned over the region with Stone, Howell, and Camden Counties the hardest hit.
• Wildfire in Missouri, April 5, 20001 eventVery low relative humidity and gusty northwest winds caused rapidly-spreading woods fires in the Mark Twain National Forest. One of the largest fires burned about 130 acres near the intersection of Butler County Road 429 and PP Highway.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 5, 2000$100,000 · 1 eventA 50-acre wildfire destroyed two mobile homes and two boats.
• Wildfire in Wisconsin, April 5 to 6, 2000$45,000 · 2 eventsA wildfire, fanned by strong northwest winds gusting to around 55 mph, caused nearly 800 acres to be burned. Homes were evacuated, but none of the structures received damage as fire fighters contained the blaze.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 7, 2000$30,000 · 1 eventWildfires destroyed a boat, damaged a home and consumed 70 acres of brush and scrub trees in Port Charlotte.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 7, 20001 eventWildfires burned nearly 160 acres of brush and scrub trees in Lake Placid.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 8, 20001 eventWildfires destroyed more than 800 acres of brush and scrub trees in Ft. Meade.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 8, 2000$2,000 · 1 eventWildfires caused minor siding damage to a home and consumed over 20 acres of brush and scrub trees in Hernando Beach.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 9, 20001 eventWildfires burned over 150 acres of brush and scrub trees in Cape Coral.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 9 to 13, 2000$200,000 · 1 eventA wildfire initiated by arson, burned 15,600 acres causing intermittent closing of schools and roads, and the evacuation of some residences. Four homes, three mobile homes and two semi-tractor trailer trucks were destroyed along with several small hunting camps.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 11, 20001 eventSparks from a railroad car ignited and burned over 140 acres of brush and scrub trees at a fertilizer plant in Mulberry.
• Wildfire in U.S. Virgin Islands, April 14 to 15, 20001 eventApproximately 100 acres were burnt by brush fires fueled by dry, windy conditions in St. Croix western end hillsides. The fires began in Calqouhoun and spread to cover a a broad area in William's Delight, Queen Louise and Estate Mountain.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 17, 20001 eventVery low relative humidities and strong northeast winds transformed a trailer fire into a 250-acre wildfire. Several Bay County fire departments and the Division of Forestry were summoned to contain the blaze. Some structures were threatened, but none were damaged.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Colorado, April 18 to 19, 2000$10,000 · 63 kt wind · 20 eventsA strong cold front brought damaging winds and wildfires to parts of southern Colorado.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 22, 20001 injured · $5,000 · 1 eventWildfires caused minor damage to the siding of a home and burned over 90 acres of brush and scrub trees in Port Charlotte. One firefighter incurred burns to his arms and face while trying to suppress the wildfire.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 26 to 30, 20001 eventA wildfire erupted near Wilma in the Apalachicola National Forest. It consumed nearly 3,000 acres before containment. No structures were threatened. Reported by the FL DEM.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 27 to 30, 20001 eventThe Division of Forestry and Liberty County fire departments responded to a 1000+ acre wildfire in the Mud Swamp area of the Apalachicola National Forest. No structures were threatened. Reported by the FL DEM.
• Wildfire in Florida, April 29, 2000$250,000 · 1 eventWildfires destroyed a fire truck, consumed a home, damaged an out building and burned over 300 acres of brush and scrub trees along U.S. Highway 41 and the Myakka River Bridge west of North Port.
• Wildfire in New Jersey, April 29 to 30, 20004 eventsA forest fire began about 2 p.m. EDT in the vicinity of Hesstown Road and New Jersey State Route 49 in Maurice River Township and spread into the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area. The fire was exacerbated by the recent run of below normal rainfall and gusty northwest winds.
• Drought in Georgia, May 1 to 31, 200097 eventsThe dry conditions, that had persisted for most of a 2 year period, continued through May over north and central Georgia. Rainfall amounts in central Georgia were only about 25 percent of normal, while 50 to 75 percent of normal amounts fell across the north.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 1 to 7, 20002 eventsA wildfire in the Mud Swamp area of the Apalachicola National Forest was finally contained and consumed nearly 2,000 acres. No structures were threatened. Reported by the Florida Division of Forestry.
• Drought in Texas, May 1 to 31, 2000$85 million · 25 eventsA devastating drought continued across West Central Texas through the month of May. Information from the USDA indicate that crop losses total in excess of 85 million dollars for this spring alone, not including losses to the cattle and sheep ranching industries.
• Drought in Texas, May 1 to 31, 20004 eventsModerate drought conditions continued into May across the western part of deep south Texas since heavy rainfall remained spotty.
• Drought in Alabama, May 1 to 31, 20001 eventThe monthly rainfall observed at Dannelly Field was 0.78 inches. This was the third driest May since records began in 1910.
• Heat in Alabama, May 1 to 31, 20001 eventThe average monthly temperature measured at Dannelly Field was 76.1 degrees. This was the fourth warmest May since records began in 1910.
• Drought in Alabama, May 1 to 31, 20001 eventThe monthly rainfall recorded at the Huntsville International Airport was 1.29 inches. This was the driest May since records started in 1958.
• Heat in Alabama, May 1 to 31, 20001 eventThe average monthly temperature measured at the Huntsville International Airport was 73.2 degrees. This was the fourth warmest May since records began in 1958.
• Drought in Alabama, May 1 to 31, 20001 eventThe monthly rainfall measured at the Birmingham International Airport was 0.88 inches. This was the second driest May since records began in 1900.
• Heat in Alabama, May 1 to 31, 20001 eventThe average monthly temperature measured at the Birmingham International Airport was 74.3 degrees. This was the fourth warmest May since records began in 1900.
• Drought in Texas, May 1 to 31, 200011 eventsWidespread drought across the southwest and west sections of South Central Texas became extreme through May. With little or no rainfall, agriculture was severely limited in activities. Lake and stream levels continued to fall through May, approaching record low levels.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 1 to 18, 20001 eventThe Coon Creek Fire started on April 26th in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness about 20 miles north of Globe. The fire, belived to be human caused, burned a total of 9359 acres (3989 acres in May) and cost a total of 4.9 million dollars($ 3.9 million in May) to contain.
• Drought in Hawaii, May 1 to 31, 20007 eventsOverall, a trade-wind weather pattern existed across Hawaii through May. However, these trades brought only limited amounts of shower-bearing clouds to the islands, keeping conditions generally dry throughout the state.Island of KauaiMay proved to be very dry over the entire…
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 4 to 31, 2000$1.5 billion · 2 eventsThe hot and dry weather throughout the spring culminated in a series of dastivating wildfires that sorched nearly 90,000 acres of forest and ravaged Los Alamos and the adjacent Los Alamos National Labratory (LANL).
• Heat in Pennsylvania, May 6 to 9, 20007 deaths · 2 eventsThe first run of hot weather, with high temperatures that reached between 90 ands 95 degrees for up to four days across southeast Pennsylvania caused seven heat related deaths.
• Heat in Virginia, May 6 to 9, 200022 eventsMostly sunny skies and southerly winds brought to the region by an area of high pressure pushed temperatures well above normal from the 6th through the 9th. On the 6th, heat indices climbed into the upper 80s to mid 90s.
• Heat in Maryland, May 6 to 9, 200013 eventsMostly sunny skies and southerly winds brought to the region by an area of high pressure pushed temperatures well above normal from the 6th through the 9th. On the 6th, heat indices climbed into the upper 80s to mid 90s.
• Heat in District of Columbia, May 6 to 9, 20001 injured · 1 eventMostly sunny skies and southerly winds brought to the region by high pressure pushed temperatures well above normal from the 6th through the 9th. Washington Reagan National Airport recorded a high temperature of 88 degrees, compared to the normal high of 74 degrees.
• Heat in West Virginia, May 6 to 9, 20008 eventsMostly sunny skies and southerly winds brought to the region by an area of high pressure pushed temperatures well above normal from the 6th through the 9th. Afternoon temperatures reached into the mid 80s to lower 90s, compared to a normal high in the mid 70s.
• Wildfire and Damaging Wind in Virginia, May 7 to 9, 2000$1,000 · 2 eventsScattered thunderstorms developed during the hot and humid evening of the 7th near the Blue Ridge Mountains. One thunderstorm that crossed Shenandoah County between 10:00 and 11:30 PM EDT produced winds in excess of 55 MPH and frequent lighting.
• Excessive Heat and Hail in Massachusetts, May 9, 20001 in hail · 2 eventsAn isolated severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in Granville and Southwick. At the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, the high temperature of 93 degrees broke the previous record high for the date of 92 degrees, set in 1979.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 9 to 21, 20001 eventThe Outlet Fire began as a prescribed burn on April 25. On May 9, the fire was still within the planned enviromental conditions when it was declared a wildland fire. This was done in order to begin fire suppression efforts because of high wind predicted on May 10.
• Heat in Texas, May 11, 20001 death · 1 eventA non-U.S. resident, the victim was found outside.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 12 to 26, 20001 eventWildfires erupted in the Long Bay, Cliff Lake, and Bird Bay areas of the Apalachicola National Forest. No structures were threatened. Total acreage consumed was nearly 10,000 acres. Reported by the Florida Division of Forestry and DEM.
• Drought in Georgia, May 15 to 31, 200016 eventsDrought conditions developed over southeast Georgia as most places were 4 to 6 inches below normal rainfall through the middle of May. Many places did not receive any measurable rainfall for three weeks.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 15, 2000$10,000 · 1 eventA wildfire consumed nearly 100 acres of scrub tree and brush in North Ft. Myers. An outbuilding and travel trailer were also consumed by the wildfire.
• Wildfire in Alaska, May 18, 20009 injured · $250,000 · 1 eventExtremely dry condition and combined with wind caused a controlled-burn grass fire to spread in the village, destroying three homes. The fire damaged less than a quarter of an acre of land and came under control before spreading to the nearby woods.Injuries: one person: burns.
• Heat in Texas, May 18, 20002 deaths · 2 eventsABoth were non-U.S. residents and were found outside.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 19, 20001 eventA wildfire consumed nearly 120 acres of brush and trees in Homosassa over western Citrus county.
• Heat in California, May 20 to 23, 20001 death · 3 injured · 1 eventA record setting heat wave resulted in the one death and the injury of three others from heat related ailments as they walked north through the mountainous region of San Diego County.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 21, 20001 eventA 70 acre brush fire was responded to by local fire departments and the Division of Forestry. The fire was contained and no injuries, structure damage or evacuations reported.
• Heat in California, May 21 to 23, 20005 eventsDaily maximum temperatures across the area reached record levels for three consecutive days and most official reporting sites were fifteen to twenty degrees above normal readings.
• Heat in California, May 21 to 23, 20004 eventsNear-record high temperatures occurred during a 3 day period in late May. Early warm season maximum temperature records were threatened for the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley even though no records fell.
• Drought in South Carolina, May 24 to 31, 20009 eventsS.C. Department of Natural Resources declared the first stage of drought. Rainfall was 4 to 6 inches below normal for the year and temperatures were at or above normal. Many places had not received any measurable rain for nearly three weeks.
• Excessive Heat in New Mexico, May 24, 200022 eventsNew daily high temperature records were set across the state as temperatures soared into the high 90s and 100s all across the east and south.
• Wildfire in Arizona, May 24 to 25, 2000$50,000 · 1 eventThe clover fire near Happy Jack , AZ burned approximately 150 acres in ponderosa pine. A fire truck was engulfed in flames and lost during the fire fighting effort.
• Heat in Texas, May 27, 20001 death · 1 eventVictim was found outside in an alley after having been cutting the lawn.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 28, 2000$100,000 · 1 eventThe Central Florida Collision Building caught on fire due to a small grass fire.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 29, 20001 eventA 75-acre brush fire. County Road 225 at County Road 340 are closed. No injuries, structure damage, or evacuations reported.
• Excessive Heat in New Mexico, May 29, 200022 eventsOnce again numerous daily record high temperatures were set across the state with readings in the upper 90s and 100s across the south and east, and temperatures in the mid and upper 90s elsewhere except for the mountain communities.
• Wildfire in Florida, May 29, 20001 eventSparks from a moving freight train ignited two seperate wildfires that consumed nearly 600 acres of brush and scrub trees near County Road 37 and Keysville Road over rural eastern Hillsborough county.
• Wildfire in New Mexico, May 30 to 31, 2000$1.2 million · 1 eventThe Viveash Mesa Fire in northwest San Miguel County began May 30 from unknown causes and quickly spread in hot and dry conditions to consume nearly 30,000 acres of wildland forest. Several ranch buildings were lost to this fire in remote area of the Carson National Forest.
• Heat in Texas, May 31, 20001 death · 1 eventA non-U.S. resident, the victim was found outside.
• Drought in Georgia, June 1 to 30, 2000$307 million · 97 eventsExtremely dry conditions continued across north and central Georgia through the month of June. These same dry conditions had persisted for most of the last 2 years. All rainfall was from spotty convective activity, with no widespread general rains occurring during the month.
• Drought in Georgia, June 1 to 30, 200016 eventsDrought conditions continued into June. Most counties still running 6 inches or more on rainfall deficit.
• Drought in South Carolina, June 1 to 30, 20009 eventsDrought conditions continued into June. Most counties were still running a deficit of near 6 inches.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 1 to 15, 20001 eventReports that a total of 4,150 acres have burned throughout the County
• Drought in Texas, June 1 to 30, 20008 eventsHeavy rains did fall over parts of deep south Texas during the early part of June. Rainfall that occurred on June 9 and 10th, came from the first tropical depression of the year.
• Drought in Nebraska, June 1 to 30, 20003 eventsDrought conditions went into the Extreme Category across far southwest Nebraska. Sub-soil moisture was essentially non-existant , as widespread drought covered much of Nebraska.
• Drought in Texas, June 1 to 30, 200017 eventsBy June, the widespread drought across the southwest and west sections of South Central Texas had spread across the Texas Hill Country, essentially involving all counties west of Interstate 35. became extreme through May.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 1, 20001 eventThe Pumpkin fire was lightning caused on the afternoon of May 24, 2000 and burned 9500 acres by the end of May. The fire was burning in the wilderness area of Kendrick Peak and was 40 percent contained by May 31.
• Drought in Hawaii, June 1 to 30, 20007 eventsPersistent but weaker than normal trade winds characterized the month of June across the Hawaiian Islands. Ample amounts of shower-bearing clouds embedded within the trade flow helped boost rainfall totals in many of the windward areas of the islands.
• Excessive Heat and Damaging Winds in Maryland, June 2, 20003 injured · $141,000 · 9 eventsDuring a hot and humid afternoon, a cold front crossed the region. This front triggered thunderstorms, some of which produced damaging winds, hail, and frequent lightning across central Maryland. In Carroll County, a wind gust of 45 MPH was recorded at Millers.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 3, 2000$8,000 · 1 eventA 500-acre brush fire destroyed eight hunting camps and temporarily closed CR-74.
• Wildfire in Arizona, June 4 to 5, 20001 eventThe Outlet Fire began as a prescribed burn on April 25. On May 9, the fire was still within the planned enviromental conditions when it was declared a wildland fire. The fire was declaired 100% contained the evening of May 21.
• Wildfire in California, June 4 to 5, 20001 eventA brush fire grew rapidily to 2000 acres due to the hot dry weather conditions.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 4, 2000$25,000 · 1 eventSeveral lightning-initiated fires burned 200+ acres near Muce destroying two mobile homes.
• Heat in Virginia, June 10 to 11, 200023 eventsHigh pressure in combination with sunny skies caused afternoon temperatures to reach into the upper 80s to mid 90s on the 10th and 11th. Dew points reached into the lower 70s, creating heat indices in the middle 90s to lower 100s.
• Heat in Maryland, June 10 to 11, 200012 eventsHigh pressure in combination with sunny skies caused afternoon temperatures to reach into the upper 80s to middle 90s on the 10th and 11th. Dew points reached into the lower 70s creating heat indices in the middle 90s to lower 100s.
• Heat in West Virginia, June 10 to 11, 20008 eventsHigh pressure in combination with sunny skies caused afternoon temperatures to reach into the upper 80s to mid 90s on the 10th and 11th. Dew points reached into the lower 70s creating heat indices in the middle 90s to lower 100s.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, June 10 to 11, 20001 death · 1 eventA Bermuda high pressure system anchored along the western Atlantic Ocean gave the greater Philadelphia Metropolitan a hot and humid weekend on the 10th and 11th. Temperatures reached as high as the mid 90s.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 12 to 17, 2000$15 million · 2 eventsTwo large wildfires developed in the Front Range Foothills of Colorado as careless campers and very dry conditions proved to be a dangerous combination. Strong winds gusting in excess of 60 mph on the 13th, fanned the flames, spreading both wildfires out of control.
• Heat in California, June 13 to 15, 20001 death · 15 injured · 6 eventsVery hot weather persisted across Interior Northern California for three days, resulting in record and near record temperatures at most reporting sites.
• Heat in Mississippi, June 13, 20001 death · 1 event
• Heat in Indiana, June 14, 20001 death · 1 eventA 52 year old woman with an extensive medical history died in her apartment from heat stroke. Her landlord turned off her air conditioning and the room temperature was at 109.8 degrees when she was found.
• Heat in California, June 14, 20009 deaths · 102 injured · 7 eventsThis unusual early summer record breaking heat wave was responsible for 10 deaths in the Bay Area and a large number of heat related injuries. Temperature record of 103 degrees in San Francisco tied the all time record high temperature.
• Heat in California, June 14 to 16, 20004 eventsHeat Advisories were issued by WFO HNX due to temperatures reaching consistently above 100 degrees F. along with Heat Indices greater than 105F during a 3-day period from the 14th through the 16th in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley.
• Heat in Mississippi, June 19, 20001 death · 1 event
• Heat in Alaska, June 24, 20001 death · 1 eventRecord heat was recorded at Bethel Saturday. Temperatures there reached 80 degrees F.20 miles upriver along the Kuskokwim River, near the village of Akiachak, a 6 year old boy was playing in the river with friends and disappeared. The body was found at about 10 pm Saturday.
• Heat in California, June 24, 20001 death · 1 eventOne of three men traveling on foot through an isolated section of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was overcome by the excessive heat. His companions placed him in the shade of a tree while they went for help. Temperatures ranged between 110 and 120 degree.
• Wildfire in Florida, June 24, 20001 eventA lightning-initiated wild fire burned 50 acres in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, causing an evacuation of park visitors. The fire also forced the closing of the FEC railroad for two hours.
• Heat in Alabama, June 24, 20001 death · 1 eventA 10-month-old child apparently left by mistake in a vehicle for 30 to 45 minutes in 95-degree heat died. The infant along with her mother, father, two siblings, and a grandmother had returned to their home in the Asbury community from shopping.
• Heat and Damaging Wind in Maryland, June 25, 20001 injured · $36,000 · 18 eventsHigh pressure in combination with sunny skies caused afternoon temperatures to reach into the upper 80s to middle 90s on the 25th. Dew points reached into the lower 70s creating heat indices in the middle 90s to lower 100s.
• Heat in West Virginia, June 25, 20008 eventsHigh pressure in combination with sunny skies caused afternoon temperatures to reach into the upper 80s to mid 90s on the 25th. Dew points reached into the lower 70s creating heat indices in the middle 90s to lower 100s.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, June 25 to 26, 20002 deaths · 1 eventTwo days (June 25th and 26th) of hot and very humid weather claimed the life of two people within the city of Philadelphia. An 87-year-old female and a 74-year-old male died of heat related illnesses. The highest temperatures reached into the lower 90s.
• Heat in Alabama, June 25, 20001 death · 2 eventsA 20-month old Fairhope child died of heat exposure. The mother of the child woke up and couldn't find the child. She looked for him for several minutes, finally finding him inside of the family car, parked in their front yard.
• Heat in Mississippi, June 26, 20001 death · 1 event
• Drought in Georgia, July 1 to 31, 200097 eventsDrought conditions continued during July over most of WFO Peachtree City's County Warning Area. Rainfall amounts were higher in July than in June.
• Drought in Georgia, July 1 to 31, 200016 eventsModerate to severe drought conditions continue over southeast Georgia.
• Drought in South Carolina, July 1 to 31, 20009 eventsModerate drought conditions continued over south coastal South Carolina.
• Heat in Texas, July 1 to 31, 20008 deaths · 48 eventsAn unusually strong upper level ridge of high pressure built over North Texas early in the month. This allowed afternoon high temperatures to climb into a range from the upper 90s to around 106 degrees for most of the month.
• Drought in Texas, July 1 to 31, 200020 eventsA slight drought struck the Texas panhandle in July as reported by the USGS. A dollar estimate on crop damage will be available after the growing season.
• Drought in Kansas, July 1 to 31, 200013 eventsDrought conditions were in the Severe Category to near Extreme Category for most of the month. Non-irrigated crops succumbed due to the dry weather and lack of sub-soil moisture. Rivers and creeks were generally dry across northwest Kansas.
• Drought in Texas, July 1 to 31, 20008 eventsThe drought continued to affect much of deep south Texas as many locations received little or no rain for the month of July. In fact, both Starr and Zapata counties have experienced severe drought conditions.
• Drought in Nebraska, July 1 to 31, 20003 eventsExtreme drought conditions continued for most of the month. Many rivers and creeks remained dry, and watering restrictions were declared across parts of far southwest Nebraska.
• Heat and Drought in Alabama, July 1 to 31, 20002 eventsThe monthly rainfall measured at Dannelly Field was 1.69 inches. This was the second lowest amount of rain observed during the month of July since records began in 1910. The average monthly temperature for July was 84.3 degrees.
• Drought in Texas, July 1 to 31, 200028 eventsIn spite of the rainfall east of I-35 in June, the severe drought that began early in 2000 across the southwest parts of South Central Texas spread again in July to cover all but the southeast counties.
• Heat in Alabama, July 1 to 31, 200015 eventsJuly was hot and dry across most of south Alabama. The temperature was 100 degrees or higher five days during the month in Mobile. The average temperature for the month in Mobile was 84.3 degrees which was the eighth warmest July for the area.
• Heat in Florida, July 1 to 31, 20006 eventsJuly was the hottest month ever in Northwest Florida. The average temperature for the month was 85.6 degrees in Pensacola. This broke the old record of 85.4 degrees. The temperature also reached 100 degrees or higher seven days during the month.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 1 to 31, 20005 eventsJuly was a hot and dry month in Southeast Mississippi. In Beaumont the temperature was 100 degrees or higher eleven days during the month with the hottest being 105 degrees.
• Drought in New Mexico, July 1 to 31, 200022 eventsUnusually warm and dry conditions persisted throughout the month prolonging the high fire danger and depleting reservoir levels as water districts drew heavily to meet irrigation demand.
• Drought in Colorado, July 1 to 31, 20003 eventsDrought conditions were in the Severe Category for most of the month across far eastern Colorado. Non-irrigated crops succumbed to the dry weather and lack of sub-soil moisture.
• Drought in Hawaii, July 1 to 31, 20007 eventsMeteorologically speaking, the highlight of the month was the passage of Tropical Storm Daniel to the north of the Big Island on 31 July. In terms of hydrology, Daniel was largely a non-event.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 1 to 2, 20002 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued at the above time for fire weather zones 624/625, which includes most of Klamath and Lake counties.The warning was due to forecast moderate northwest winds 15 to 25 mph and low minimum relative humidities between 15 and 20 percent.
• Heat in Missouri, July 2 to 14, 20004 deaths · 103 injured · 2 eventsThe first heat wave of the summer hit the area resulting in at least 4 deaths and over 100 injuries. The temperature during the event ranged from the upper 80 to middle 90. However the relative humidity was very high resulting in a Heat Index ranging from 105 to 110.
• Heat in Texas, July 4, 20001 death · 1 eventVictim was found dead due to hyperthermia and dehydration.
• Heat in Texas, July 4, 20001 death · 1 eventFound partially under a mobile home.
• Heat in Texas, July 5, 20001 death · 1 eventA 26-year-old man died of heat stroke Tuesday morning after working outdoors at a construction site on Monday afternoon. He had been working outside in a surveying crew and was taken to a hospital Monday evening with a 108-degree temperature.
• Heat in Texas, July 6 to 23, 200019 deaths · 23 eventsExcessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period.
• Wildfire in Texas, July 6, 20002 injured · $40,000 · 1 eventA wildfire developed just outside the city limits of Wichita Falls on the east side near Harding Street, and started when a resident in the area began to burn trash in his back yard.
• Heat in Texas, July 7, 20001 death · 1 eventA non-U.S. resident, the victim was found outside.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 8, 20001 death · 1 eventA 68 year old man died from heat exhaustion while sitting in his pickup truck in a parking lot with the windows rolled up.
• Heat in Arkansas, July 8, 20001 death · 1 eventExcessive heat claimed the life of an elderly woman in Little Rock. The woman was found in her home on a very hot afternoon. There was no air conditioner in the home, and only a fan to keep her cool.
• Heat in South Carolina, July 10, 20001 death · 1 eventA week of temperatures in the middle and upper 90s culminated with high temperatures on the 10th around 100 degrees. Heat contributed to the death of a man in an uncooled home. His body temperature was still 108 degrees two hours after his time of death.
• Heat in Kansas, July 13, 20002 deaths · 1 eventTwo people died from dehydration in Council Grove. One was an 85 year old male and the other was his 82 year old wife. The two were found dead in their home.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 13, 20001 death · 1 event
• Heat in Mississippi, July 13, 20002 deaths · 2 eventsA man suffered from heat stroke while working on a construction project.
• Heat in Louisiana, July 14 to 22, 20005 deaths · 1 event
• Heat in Missouri, July 14 to 16, 20003 deaths · 3 eventsThree days of 90-degree temperatures, coupled with very high humidity that pushed heat indices above 105, claimed 3 lives in west-central Missouri. A 63 year old male in Triplett, a 97 year old female in Raytown, and a 37 year old male in Riverside died of heat related causes.
• Heat in Alabama, July 14 to 21, 20002 deaths · 2 eventsNear record breaking high temperatures around 100 degrees, combined with high relative humidities, resulted in afternoon heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees from July 13th through July 21st.
• Wildfire and Hail in South Dakota, July 14, 2000$275,000 · 1 in hail · 7 eventsLightning caused a wildfire that burned 1,136 acres of Wind Cave National Park.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 14, 20001 death · 1 event
• Heat in Louisiana, July 16, 20001 death · 1 eventA New Orleans man was found dead in his home as a result of excessive heat.
• Heat in Louisiana, July 16, 20001 death · 1 eventA New Orleans man was dicovered dead in his home as a result of excessive heat.
• Wildfire in Oregon, July 17, 20002 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for expected dry lightning in fire weather zones 624/625 at the above listed dates and times. Thunderstorms did occur during the warning period, but it appears likely that they were wet. However, no verifying reports were received.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 17, 20001 death · 1 event
• Wildfire in Washington, July 17, 20002 eventsLightning from evening thunderstorms started a 50 acre fire in state forest land on White's Ridge.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 18, 20001 death · 1 eventA 58 year old male was found dead from heat exhaustion while sitting in his truck in the driveway of his home with the windows rolled up.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 18, 20001 death · 2 eventsA five-month-old infant died when she was accidently left in a van for over an hour in Michigan City.
• Heat in Louisiana, July 18, 20002 deaths · 1 event
• Heat in Texas, July 18, 20001 death · 1 eventVictim of heat stroke.
• Heat in Louisiana, July 19, 20001 death · 1 event
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 19 to 31, 2000$40,000 · 1 eventLightning ignited a fire in Mesa Verde National Park and spread into a portion of the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation which borders the southeast part of the Park. The fire consumed over 23,000 acres of trees and brush. Over 1000 firefighters fought the blaze.
• Heat in Mississippi, July 20, 20001 death · 1 event
• Wildfire in California, July 20 to 21, 20001 death · 1 eventErratic winds pushed a brush fire close to State Route 94 and threatened four homes before fire fighters beat it back. Near the origin of the blaze, a burned body was found. It was estimated that it had been a middle-aged male
• Wildfire in California, July 22 to 23, 20001 eventA wild fire scorched 300 acres in a remote area of the Cleveland National Forest.
• Wildfire in Washington, July 22, 2000$3.3 million · 1 eventThe "Rocky Hull" wildfire, which was sparked by lightning several days earlier and fanned by gusty winds, destroyed thirty-three homes in the Mount Hull area.
• Wildfire in California, July 22 to 31, 2000$490,000 · 1 eventThe Manter Wildfire (possible arson cause) in the southernmost part of the Sequoia National Park just above the Kern County line in the Dome Land Wilderness Area burned from July 22nd and was contained on August 10th.
• Wildfire in California, July 22 to 31, 2000$5.7 million · 1 eventPlaskett 2 - Ignition date: 7/22/00Cause: The fire began on Plaskett Rd at approximately2000 PDT when an unknown individual discarded burning paper into brush after attempting to ignite a pilot light on a trailer.Location: Monterey Ranger District of theLos Padres National…
• Heat in Texas, July 23, 20002 deaths · 2 eventsA 2-year-old boy died of heat stroke. He had a temperature of 108 degrees when he reached the hospital. He was left on the floor of a sunroom and his mother had fallen asleep. He had cerebral palsy and epilepsy and was mentally retarded.
• Heat in California, July 23, 20001 injured · 1 eventHeat exhaustion was blamed for a young man losing consciousness after running along the beach.
• Wildfire in Montana, July 23 to 31, 20002 injured · $2.5 million · 1 eventCanyon Ferry Complex - includes Broadwater County, 38570 acres burned, 13 residences destroyed, 37 outbuildings destroyed, unknown cause, continued past July 31.
• Heat in Texas, July 25, 20001 death · 1 eventThe victim was found in his home in front of an open refrigerator. The home had no air conditioning, only a window fan.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, July 26, 20002 injured · 1 eventA large grass fire started near the intersection of Memorial and Douglas and jumped the Turner Turnpike, causing the highway to be closed for nearly 4 hours.
• Wildfire in Idaho, July 26 to 31, 2000$170,000 · 4 eventsEastern Idaho had escaped large wild fires until lightning from a dry thunderstorm outbreak sparked over 40 fires on 07/26. Most of the fires were quickly suppressed , but 9 became much longer lived with 3 of these fires continuing to burn into August.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, July 26, 2000$230,000 · 1 eventA brush fire in the West Oahu community of Maili burned 50 acres and damaged two homes on the afternoon of 26 July. Neither home was habitable after the blaze, and six people were displaced.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 27, 20003 eventsLightning caused several small fires throughout the county. The largest was contained within 36 hours.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 28 to 31, 20001 eventBy the end of July, The "Enos Complex" fires had burned over 11,000 acres of limber pine, juniper, Douglas fir, sagebrush,and grass on mostly BLM administered public lands. Started by lightning.
• Heat in California, July 29 to 31, 20004 eventsExcessive heat impacted the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys during the last few days of July. Temperatures reached and exceeded 100 degrees in many areas before peaking on the 31st at 104 degrees in Sacramento and Stockton and at 110 degrees in Redding.
• Heat in Texas, July 29, 20001 death · 1 eventMan died from heat exposure at his home.
• Wildfire in California, July 29 to 31, 20003 injured · 2 eventsA brush fire, fanned by erratic winds, quickly grew to over 3800 acres and was still out of control as July ended. Over 1,100 fire fighters, 74 fire engines, 4 helicopters, and eight air tankers were battling to keep flames away from structures.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, July 29 to 31, 20001 eventBy the end of July, the fire had consumed over 5,000 acres of government and private land. Some homes evacuated.Started by lightning.
• Wildfire in Florida, July 30, 2000$20,000 · 1 eventLightning started a woods fire in the west part of Pensacola. The fire started in a heavily wooded area and spread toward a sub-division. The fire threatened 150 homes but was brought under control before reaching the homes. No injuries were reported.
• Heat in Texas, July 31, 20001 death · 1 eventMan died from heat exposure at his home.
• Wildfire in California, July 31, 20001 eventThe Edison wildfire began on July 31st from an unknown cause and was contained the next day (August 1st) after burning 150 acres. No structures were lost and the cost to contain was unreported.
• Wildfire in Montana, July 31, 20006 injured · $10,000 · 1 eventMussingbrod Complex fire - only partly in Beaverhead County, 84939 acres burned, lightning caused, continued past July 31.
• Drought in North Carolina, August 1 to 31, 200029 eventsThe 2 year drought was reaching a critical stage by late summer. Many 80 to 100 foot wells were going dry. Area lakes were at record low levels causing property damage to docks, boats, etc.
• Drought in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 200016 eventsModerate drought continued over southeast Georgia as rainfall remained well below normal. Some areas were very near severe.
• Drought in South Carolina, August 1 to 31, 200015 eventsThe 2 year drought was reaching a critical stage by late summer. Many 80 to 100 foot wells going dry. Area lakes were at record low levels causing property damage to docks, boats, etc.
• Drought in South Carolina, August 1 to 31, 20009 eventsModerate drought conditions continued over most of south coastal South Carolina. Beaufort and Charleston counties improved to incipient drought conditions.
• Drought in Georgia, August 1 to 31, 20006 eventsA 2 year drought was reaching a critical stage by late summer. Many 80 to 100 foot wells were going dry. Area lakes were at record low levels causing property damage to docks, boats, etc.
• Heat in Texas, August 1 to 31, 20005 deaths · 48 eventsAugust 2000 - Episode NarrativeA blocking high pressure pattern continued to bring excessive and deadly heat to North Texas into August.
• Drought in Oklahoma, August 1 to 31, 2000$400 million · 48 eventsAn extended period of unusually dry weather began in early August and lasted for 2 months. Many parts of the state did not receive rain in August, with portions of southwest and south central Oklahoma remaining dry for almost 90 days, starting in June.
• Drought in Louisiana, August 1 to 31, 2000$100 million · 1 eventAugust 2000 was the driest month of record in Shreveport and the surrounding area where only a trace of rainfall was recorded resulting in numerous failed crops. Records began in 1871.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 2000$2.4 million · 1 eventSevere drought conditions persisted across Starr county. According to the USDA, Farm Service Agency, Starr county received a disaster declaration because of damages and losses to livestock and acreage used for planting purposes.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 2000$180,000 · 1 eventSevere drought conditions persisted across Zapata county. According to the USDA, Farm Service Agency, Zapata county received a disaster declaration primarily for damages and losses to livestock. Meanwhile, the rest of deep south Texas continued in a moderate drought.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 200048 eventsAugust 2000 - Episode NarrativeThe month was also extremely dry, with many areas not receiving any rain for the month. This increased the grass fire danger and prompted water rationing for some areas. It also pushed most of North Texas deeper into a severe drought.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 200024 eventsThe ongoing drought continued through August when most stations reported no rainfall for the entire month. Abilene would eventually reach a streak of 72 consecutive days without measurable rainfall, a new record.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 200024 eventsAfter an unusually wet June, most of West Texas received below normal precipitation in July and rainfall amounts that were well below average during the month of August.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 200020 eventsA slight drought struck the Texas panhandle in August as reported by the USGS. A dollar estimate on crop damage will be made available after the growing season.
• Drought in Kansas, August 1 to 31, 200013 eventsSevere to Extreme drought conditions continued through the month. Rivers and creeks were generally dry across northwest Kansas, and reservoir levels were near record lows. Many counties filed for drought relief as they were designated as Agriculture Disaster Areas.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 20008 eventsAn extended period of unusually dry weather started in early August and continued through September, greatly affecting crops and reservoir levels. Some reservoir levels averaged 20 to 40 percent of normal.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 20006 eventstest
• Drought in Nebraska, August 1 to 31, 20003 eventsExtreme drought conditions continued during the month. Watering restrictions continued across parts of far southwest Nebraska, and reservoir levels were near record lows as water was used for irrigation.
• Heat in Kansas, August 1 to 31, 200014 injured · 23 eventsAugust of 2000 will be remembered as one of the hotter August's on record. Temperatures rose at or above 95 degrees from as few as 15 days at Horton to as many as 29 days at Minneapolis.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 200033 eventsWith essentially no rain at all falling in the month of July or August, the severe drought spread southeastward to include all 33 counties of South Central Texas. Nearly all lake and river levels were reported to be extremely low, with many approaching record low levels.
• Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 200023 eventsSevere drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 1 to 28, 20002 injured · $2.5 million · 1 eventContinued Canyon Ferry Complex - includes Broadwater County, 38570 acres burned, cause unknown, 13 residents destroyed, 37 outbuildings destroyed.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 1 to 31, 20006 injured · $10,000 · 1 eventMussigbrod Complex fire - only partly in Beaverhead County, 84939 acres burned, lightning caused, continued past August 31.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 1 to 23, 20005 eventsThe fires that had been ignited in late July across Eastern Idaho were largely contained and suppressed by July's end, with the 6 remaining fires controlled by Aug 2.
• Drought in Colorado, August 1 to 31, 20003 eventsSevere drought conditions persisted in August. Hot and dry weather continued across the area leaving sub-soil moisture much below normal. As a result, parts of far eastern Colorado were designated as Agriculture Disaster Areas.
• Drought in New Mexico, August 1 to 31, 200022 eventsHeat and dryness prevailed across much of the state throughout August with only minor interruptions caused by intermittent summer rains.
• Wildfire in California, August 1 to 10, 200038 injured · $40,000 · 2 eventsA wild fire that began on July 29, was not brought under control until the evening of August 10. By then, 11,734 acres had burned, and the cost of fighting the fire was estimated at $15 million.
• Heat in California, August 1 to 3, 20007 eventsFor the period from Sunday July 30th through Thursday August 3rd, very high temperatures (consistently in excess of 100 degs F.) and related heat indices occurred in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley and immediately adjacent foothill areas.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, August 2, 20002 deaths · 1 eventAn unseasonably warm and very humid air mass caused the deaths of two Philadelphia people on August 2nd. A 64-year-old male and a 74-year-old female died of heat related causes. One was in a nursing home where the air conditioning system was not working.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 2 to 22, 20002 injured · 1 eventHigh Ore/Boulder Hill fire, 12604 acres burned, cause unknown.
• Wildfire in California, August 2 to 9, 2000$78,000 · 1 eventThe King Wildfire in Kern County burned 3,242 acres at a total cost of $4.86 Million. The total personnel used to combat the fire was 982.
• Heat in Texas, August 3, 20001 death · 1 eventMan died from heat exposure at his home.
• Wildfire in Hawaii, August 3 to 6, 20001 injured · 1 eventA brush fire burned about 100 acres near Wheeler Army Airfield in central Oahu over a three-day period. Initially, winds fanned the flames toward townhomes at the Pinnacle in Mililani.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 3, 20002 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for Fire Weather zones 624 and 625, including most of Klamath and Lake counties. This warning was issued for low relative humidities and gusty winds observed at a number of sites across the area. The warning was already verifying when it was issued.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 4, 20004 eventsA Red Flag Warning for dry lightning was issued for fire weather zones 621/623/624/625 at 12:20 PDT on 08/04/00. This included the Cascade and Siskiyou range in southeast Josephine County and south and east Jackson county. Nearly all of Klamath and Lake counties were included.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 5, 20002 eventsA Fire Weather Watch was issued for most of the mountain areas and the east side of the Cascades for the afternoon and evening of 08/05/00, but it was cancelled.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 6, 20004 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for dry lightning in fire weather zones 623/624/625 and eastern 617. This included eastern Douglas and Jackson counties, and nearly all of Lake and Klamath county.
• Heat in Missouri, August 7 to 12, 20003 deaths · 3 eventsFrom August 7th through August 10th, temperatures in the Kansas City area climbed into the 90s each day. Very high humidities pushed afternoon heat indices into the 105 to 110 degree range.
• Heat in Pennsylvania, August 7 to 10, 20005 deaths · 1 eventAn unseasonably hot and extremely humid air mass was over the city of Philadelphia during most of the work week of August 7th. High temperatures reached into the lower 90s from the 7th through the 10th in and around Philadelphia.
• Heat in Texas, August 7, 20002 deaths · 1 eventTwo people died of heat exposure.
• Wildfire in Wyoming, August 7 to 18, 20001 death · 1 injured · 1 eventKates Basin complex fires spread south and west into Fremont County. Nearly 130,000 acres burned in the Owl Creek Mountains on the Arapahoe Ranch. One firefighter killed, one injured.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 7, 20004 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for fire weather zones 621 and the southern portions of 623-625. This included southeast Josephine County, south and southeast Jackson County, southern Klamath County, and southern Lake County.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 8, 20006 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued this day for fire weather zones 619-625, or for nearly all of southern Oregon from Lake County west...except for the coastal areas. The warning was cancelled at 17:45 PDT for all but zones 624/625, or most of Klamath and Lake counties.
• Heat in Texas, August 9, 20001 death · 1 eventA man died of heat exposure in his home.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 9 to 10, 20002 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for fire weather zones 624/625, or most of Klamath and Lake counties, for expected dry lightning. Thunderstorms occurred throughout southern Oregon during these two days, but only those east of the Cascades were dry.
• Heat in Texas, August 9, 20001 death · 1 eventA 74-year old man was found dead in his Wichita Falls home. The State Medical Examiner determined hypothermia contributed to his death along with high blood pressure and heart disease.
• Drought in Missouri, August 10 to 31, 200034 eventsDrought conditions worsened across central, south central, and southwest Missouri in early August, and maintained its intensity through the month.
• Drought in Kansas, August 10 to 31, 20003 eventsDrought conditions worsened across southeast Kansas in early August, and maintained its intensity through the month. The very abnormally high temperatures by the end of the month, averaging 10 to 12 degrees above normal, also accelerated the already dry conditions over the area.
• Wildfire in Idaho, August 10 to 11, 2000$1.0 million · 1 eventLightning triggered the High Point fire, which quickly burned 20,300 total acres. Several silos and nearly 2000 acres of wheat, barley and pasture were destroyed. Caught and killed in the fast moving conflagration on the pasture were some 200 cattle.
• Heat in Texas, August 10, 20001 death · 1 eventMan died while outside in open.
• Heat in Texas, August 11, 20002 deaths · 1 eventTwo people died outdoors from heat exposure.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, August 11 to 20, 20002 eventsA ten acre fire started by lightning threatened Spearfish Canyon. Nine other small fires, each less than two acres in size, were also ignited throughout Lawrence County, but were extinguished within 24-48 hours.
• Heat in Texas, August 12, 20001 death · 1 eventA man collapsed outside while doing yard work.
• Wildfire in California, August 13 to 15, 2000$500,000 · 1 eventA wildfire north of Redding caused the destruction of three residences, one mobile home, one travel trailer, four vehicles, and two out-buildings. High temperatures and dry fuels caused the fire to spread rapidly with flame lengths of 50 feet and numerous spot fires.
• Drought in Iowa, August 14 to 31, 2000$150 million · 32 eventsThe entire summer was nip and tuck with precipitation because of the dry conditions that were in place during the beginning of the growing season. Timely rainfall during the end of May into the first part of July helped the states crops get off to a good start.
• Wildfire in Montana, August 15 to 31, 20003 injured · $160,000 · 1 eventMaudlow/Toston fire - included southeast Broadwater County, 81687 acres burned, 1 resident destroyed, 1 outbuilding destroyed, human caused, continued past August 31.
• Wildfire in Oregon, August 18, 20002 eventsA Red Flag Warning was issued for fire weather zones 624 and 625, which include most of Klamath and Lake counties, for expected winds of 20 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
• Heat in Louisiana, August 19, 20001 death · 1 event
• Wildfire in South Dakota, August 20, 20003 eventsLightning caused four fires across Harding County. The largest was 500 acres along the South Grand River; the smallest around ten acres near Reva. No homes or structures were destroyed or damaged.
• Heat in Mississippi, August 20, 20001 death · 1 eventA woman in the town of Crowder died due to the extreme heat.
• Heat in Louisiana, August 20, 20001 death · 1 eventA Monroe man was found dead in his home after he died from a heat stroke. The air conditioner in the home did not work but a fan was on.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 20 to 26, 2000$200,000 · 1 eventA grass fire which started on the 20th spread rapidly out of control and took a week to extinguish. Nearly 5 square miles of open pasture land and 3 homes and a portion of a girl scout lodge burned.
• Heat in Missouri, August 22 to 31, 20001 death · 12 eventsExtreme heat gripped west central Missouri through the last ten days of August. High temperatures in the Kansas City area climbed above 90 degrees each day, and topped 100 on several days.
• Heat in Kansas, August 22 to 31, 20007 events
• Wildfire in California, August 22, 2000$100,000 · 1 eventHot temperatures and dry conditions allowed a brush fire to quickly race up hill and ignite the underside of two roofs. Fifteen families were evacuated as more than 40 firefighters worked for several hours to control the blaze.
• Heat in Mississippi, August 22, 20001 death · 1 eventAn 81-year-old woman was found dead near her home in the town of Ozark. Her death was caused by the excessive heat.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, August 24 to 30, 20002 eventsA forest fire started by arson became the largest fire in recorded history of the Black Hills as high winds pushed the fire northward from Custer County into Pennington County. By the time the fire was contained in early September, 83,500 acres had been burned.
• Heat in Mississippi, August 25, 20001 death · 1 event
• Heat in Missouri, August 27 to 31, 20001 death · 34 eventsA prolonged period of excessive heat occurred in central, southwest, and south central Missouri. Afternoon high temperatures during this period averaged 100 degrees or higher, with heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees.
• Heat in Kansas, August 27 to 31, 20003 eventsA prolonged period of excessive heat occurred in southeast Kansas. Afternoon high temperatures during this period averaged over 100 degrees or higher with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees. At the same time, rainfall was much below normal.
• Heat in Missouri, August 28 to 31, 200025 eventsThe heat that affected the Kansas City area for the latter third of August built northeastward beginning on the 28th. High temperatures in north central Missouri climbed into the 90s, with stifling humidity helping to push the heat index to 105 to 110 degrees.
• Heat in Missouri, August 28 to 31, 20001 death · 125 injured · 10 eventsA late summer Heat Wave hit the region as temperatures rose into the middle to upper 90s with the heat Index ranging from 105 to around 110 degrees. Many area schools either closed or reduced class time to a half day because of the heat.
• Heat in Oklahoma, August 28, 20001 death · 1 eventA 74-year old woman was found dead in her home in south Oklahoma City due to heat exhaution. The control switch for the central air heating and cooling system was set in the heat position rather than the cool position.
• Heat in Louisiana, August 29 to 31, 200017 eventsA heat wave of record proportions began in late August across southwestern and central Louisiana. Record high temperatures for the month of August, and is some cases all-time, with records dating back to the late 1800s or early 1900s.
• Heat in Texas, August 29 to 31, 20006 eventsRecord heat occurred in late August across southeast Texas. At the Southeast Texas Regional Airport, the all-time record high of 108 was tied on August 31st. Previously it had been achieved on July 14 1902.
• Heat in Texas, August 29 to 31, 20003 deaths · 23 eventsExcessive heat occurred over southeast Texas during the last 3 days of August. High temperatures reached well over 100 degrees over inland areas, with Galveston reaching 100 degrees on the 31st.
• Heat in Oklahoma, August 29, 20001 death · 1 eventAn 80-year old woman was found dead in her apartment in Norman due to heat exhaustion.
• Heat in Mississippi, August 29, 20001 death · 1 eventA 35 year old quadriplegic man died when his wheelchair got stuck in sand in front of his house, and he was unable to get out of the heat.
• Heat in Texas, August 29, 20001 death · 1 eventA non-U.S. resident, the victim was found outside.
• Heat in Iowa, August 31, 200011 eventsA frontal boundary stalled to the south of the region. Southerly winds ahead of the front pumped hot and humid air northward into the region. Temperatures topped out in the lower to middle 90s.
• Heat in Illinois, August 31, 20009 eventsA frontal boundary stalled to the south of the region. Southerly winds ahead of the front pumped hot and humid air northward into the region. Temperatures topped out in the lower to middle 90s.
• Heat in Missouri, August 31, 20002 eventsA frontal boundary stalled to the south of the region. Southerly winds ahead of the front pumped hot and humid air northward into the region. Temperatures topped out in the lower to middle 90s.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, August 31, 20001 injured · 1 eventA 400 acre wild fire started when sparks developed after a lawnmower hit a rock. One man received 2nd and 3rd degree burns while battling the fire. No structures were affected.
• Drought in North Carolina, September 1 to 30, 200029 eventsOverall, drought conditions continued across western North Carolina despite some locations receiving near their month's average rainfall. Low stream flow and municipal water supply remained the largest issues with many towns and cities enacting water restrictions.
• Drought in Georgia, September 1, 200015 eventsModerate drought conditions persisted throughout the month of September. Even as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon moved near the area and remnants of Helene moved across much of the area, rainfall was not enough to significantly affect drought conditions.
• Drought in South Carolina, September 1 to 30, 200015 eventsDrought conditions were dampened some by a slightly above normal rainfall for the month. However, the area continued a rainfall deficit close to a year's total average rainfall. In May, shallow wells between 35 and 60 feet deep were drying up.
• Drought in South Carolina, September 1, 20009 eventsModerate drought conditions persisted through much of the first half of September over south coastal South Carolina. A tropical airmass combined with a frontal system to produce 6 to 10 inches of rain over eastern Berkeley and northeast Charleston Counties around September 5.
• Drought in Georgia, September 1 to 30, 20006 eventsDrought conditions were dampened some by the month's near normal rainfall. However, water supply and stream flow was still low due to the large long-term rainfall deficit that remained. Wells in the area continued to dry up.
• Heat in Texas, September 1 to 23, 20005 deaths · 48 eventsExcessive HeatA strong ridge of high pressure remained over the region, bringing record heat to Texas for the month of September, and the hottest weather of the summer.
• Heat in Texas, September 1 to 6, 20005 deaths · 23 eventsA record setting heat wave continued over southeast Texas through the first week of September 2000.
• Heat in Missouri, September 1 to 3, 20003 deaths · 37 eventsThe extreme heat that gripped northern Missouri in late August continued into September. Temperatures on the first 3 days of the month flirted with the century mark. The high of 106 at Kansas City International Airport on September 2 was a record for that date.
• Heat in Missouri, September 1 to 3, 20001 death · 38 injured · 5 eventsA late summer Heat Wave continued from the last week in August into early September. High temperatures were in the middle 90s with the Heat Index ranging from 105 to around 110 degrees.
• Drought in Nebraska, September 1 to 30, 2000$240 million · 24 eventsAs the 2000 growing season came to a close, south-central Nebraska continued in the grip of the year long drought.
• Drought in Iowa, September 1 to 6, 2000$161 million · 32 eventsDrought conditions that began the previous month became acute during the first part of September, especially during the first three days of the month. Temperatures soared to between 95 and 105 over the south half of the state.
• Drought in Texas, September 1 to 30, 2000$102 million · 23 eventsSevere drought continued across southeast Texas through September 2000. The combination of excessive heat and dryness caused many wildfires to burn during the first week of the month including a 4500 acre fire in Liberty County on the 4th and a 1965 acre fire in Trinity County…
• Drought in Kansas, September 1 to 30, 2000$60 million · 6 eventsAs the 2000 growing season came to a close, north-central Kansas continued in the grip of a year-long drought.
• Drought in Texas, September 1 to 30, 200048 eventsDroughtThe long summer drought continued across Texas in September along with the hot temperatures. At Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 84 consecutive days with no measurable rainfall were recorded before the streak was finally broken on September 23rd.
• Heat in Missouri, September 1 to 4, 200034 eventsA prolonged period of excessive heat continued from late August into early September for central, south central, and southwest Missouri. Afternoon temperature averaged around 100 degrees for the first three days of September.
• Drought in Texas, September 1 to 30, 200024 eventsThe long term drought that developed across much of the Southern Plains early this summer persisted through September across West Texas. The average monthly rainfall for the Texas South Plains was only 0.05 inches, which was about 2.49 inches below normal.
• Drought in Texas, September 1 to 30, 200020 eventsA slight drought struck the Texas panhandle in September as reported by the USGS. A dollar estimate on crop damage will be made available after the growing season.
• Heat in Louisiana, September 1 to 5, 200017 eventsRecord heat from late August 2000 continued into early September. All-time record highs for the month of September occurred at Alexandria on the 3rd and 4th, with a temperature of 107, at Lafayette on the 2nd, with a temperature of 102, and at Lake Charles on the 4th, with a…
• Drought in Kansas, September 1 to 30, 200013 eventsSevere Drought Conditions continued across northwest Kansas during the month. Fall crop harvest started early due to the dry weather. In addition, most rivers and creeks remained dry.
• Drought in Texas, September 1 to 30, 20008 eventsThe drought continued to plague much of deep south Texas through September. Many stock tanks havedried up across Starr and Zapata counties. Both of these counties were declared natural disaster areas in August.
• Heat in Kansas, September 1 to 3, 20007 eventsThe heat that gripped eastern Kansas in late August continued into September. Temperatures on the first 3 days of September were over 100 degrees at New Century Air Center, capping a string of 13 consecutive days of triple-digit heat.
• Heat in Texas, September 1 to 5, 20006 eventsRecord heat which began in late August 2000 continued into the beginning of September across southeast Texas. The all-time record high temperature for the month of September was set on the 4th at Beaumont/Port Arthur with a high of 105.
• Heat in Kansas, September 1 to 4, 20003 eventsA prolonged period of excessive heat continued from late August through the early part of September with record breaking temperatures. Afternoon high temperatures averaged between 100 and 105 degrees for the first three days of September.
• Drought in Nebraska, September 1 to 30, 20003 eventsSevere to Extreme Drought Conditions continued across far southwest Nebraska during the month. Fall crop harvest started early due to the dry weather. In addition, most rivers and creeks remained dry.
• Heat in Texas, September 1 to 5, 20002 eventsStagnant high pressure, light winds and several months of below normal rainfall, allowed temperatures to reach extreme levels for the first 5 days of September. High temperatures remained above 100 degrees for most locations.
• Drought in Kansas, September 1 to 25, 2000$1.9 million · 1 eventProlonged drought inflicted minor damage to 25 farms totalling 20,000 acres. In addition, 60,000 head of cattle, 3,000 sheep, and 30,000 hogs were destroyed.
• Drought in Missouri, September 1 to 15, 200034 eventsDrought conditions continued from August through the second week of September before much needed rainfall began to relieve the drought during the middle part of the month.
• Drought in Texas, September 1 to 30, 200033 eventsWith essentially no rain falling in September, the severe drought continued across all 33 counties of South Central Texas. Lake and river levels were reported to be extremely low, with many approaching record low levels.
• Heat in Kansas, September 1 to 3, 200023 eventsThe excessive heat of August continued into the first 3 days of September. Temperatures soared well above 100 degrees in many locations.
• Drought in Kansas, September 1 to 15, 20003 eventsDrought conditions continued from August through the second week of September before much needed rainfall began to relieve the drought during the middle part of the month.
• Wildfire in Montana, September 1 to 12, 20003 injured · $160,000 · 1 eventMaudlow/Toston fire - included Broadwater County, 81687 acres burned, 1 resident destroyed, 1 outbuilding destroyed, human caused, continued from August.
• Wildfire in Montana, September 1 to 24, 20006 injured · $10,000 · 1 eventMussigbrod Complex fire - only partly in Beaverhead County, 84939 acres burned, lightning caused, continued from August.
• Drought in New Mexico, September 1 to 30, 200021 eventsUnusually warm and dry weather persisted into September for much of the state with fire danger remaining high and cities implementing or continuing water conservation measures. Record high temperatures were broken in many cities on several days including the 11th and the 14th.
• Drought in Colorado, September 1 to 30, 20003 eventsFirst Stage to Severe Drought Conditions continued across far eastern Colorado during the month. Fall crop harvest started early due to to the dry weather.
• Wildfire in California, September 1 to 10, 2000$23 million · 1 eventA wildfire ignited on August 17th...20 miles west of Quincy in the steep terrain of the Feather River Canyon. The fire was pushed by strong winds for several days and significantly impacted Hwy 70 and the Bucks Lake Wilderness area.
• Heat in Oklahoma, September 2, 20001 death · 1 eventAn 85-year old man was found dead in his Oklahoma City home on north Hudson due to excessive heat. Reportedly, the heater was accidentially turned on when intending to turn on the air conditioner.
• Wildfire and Damaging Winds in South Dakota, September 5 to 6, 2000$115,000 · 63 kt wind · 3 eventsLightning caused seven fires in central Meade County. The largest fire was around 500 acres south of Hereford.
• Wildfire in Texas, September 5 to 6, 2000$15,000 · 2 eventsA grassfire started by lightning in southwest San Saba County on the evening of the 5th quickly spread into southeast McCulloch County. The fire was contained by the evening of the 6th, but not before 6500 acres of grassland was burned and hundreds of miles of fencing destroyed.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 8 to 19, 2000$1.0 million · 3 eventsA very large wild fire started near the Carter/Murray county line on the 8th and spread northward into the Arbuckle Mountains in western Murray County, eventually reaching southern Garvin County.
• Drought in Arkansas, September 8, 200045 eventsAfter two months with almost no rain in much of Arkansas, drought conditions worsened...especially in eastern sections of the state.
• Heat in Kentucky, September 9, 200065 injured · 1 eventDuring a band festival at the Boyd County High School, 65 people were overcome by the heat and humidity of a late summer afternoon. The temperature was in the lower 80s, with the dew point in the 70 to 72 degree range. The sun was shining.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, September 10 to 12, 20004 eventsLightning caused at least 23 fires across a four county region. The largest fire was two to three miles long and up to five miles wide along the Grand River in Perkins County. No structures were lost, although corrals and a few sheds were destroyed, as well as 70 tons of hay.
• Heat in Texas, September 10, 20001 death · 1 eventA woman was killed from heat exposure in her home.
• Wildfire in California, September 11 to 12, 20002 injured · 1 eventA wild fire was fanned by east winds and burned 500 acres before being contained.
• Wildfire in California, September 13 to 19, 2000$662,000 · 1 eventA wildfire burned 11,080 acres of land east of Vandenberg Air Force Base. No injuries or deaths were reported.
• Wildfire in Idaho, September 16 to 19, 20002 eventsDry lightning ignited several blazes in Eastern Idaho, 3 of which grew into large fires that persisted for several days. The Taylor and Ireland fires would account for over 14,000 acres burned of sagebrush, junipers and mixed conifers.
• Wildfire in South Dakota, September 17 to 18, 20002 eventsThunderstorms that moved through northwestern South Dakota caused several lightning fires. Twenty-one fires were reported in Harding County. The three largest fires burned a total of 17,000 acres, with another 1,000 acres burned by the smaller fires.
• Wildfire in Oregon, September 17 to 20, 20002 eventsA developing strong offshore flow event necessitated the issuing of a Red Flag Warning at the above listed times for fire weather zones 618/619/620.
• Wildfire and Damaging Winds in South Dakota, September 17 to 19, 2000$135,000 · 83 kt wind · 8 eventsDry lightning and strong downburst winds hit portions of southwestern South Dakota. Two trailer homes were flipped over and destroyed near Rosebud. No one was home at the time.
• Wildfire in California, September 18 to 22, 2000$1.9 million · 1 eventA wildfire ignited east of Chico and was pushed by strong winds. High temperatures and low humidities assisted the rapid spread which led to some evacuations and fourteen structure losses. By containment, 1835 acres had burned.
• Heat in California, September 18, 20004 eventsDaily maximum temperature records were tied and broken across the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys. The Redding temperature reached 104 degrees, which broke the previous record of 103 degrees set in 1995.
• Wildfire in Oklahoma, September 19, 2000$750,000 · 1 eventA large wild fire, believed to be intentionally set, developed about 9 miles south of Guthrie and consumed 35 homes before being extinguished 3 miles south of Guthrie. No injuries were reported.
• Wildfire in California, September 21 to 23, 2000$425,000 · 1 eventThe Millwood Wildfire burned 238 acres but the ignition cause was unknown.
• Wildfire in California, September 29 to 30, 2000$547 million · 1 eventA wildfire ignited five miles west of Red Bluff and strong winds and steep terrain made containment efforts difficult. Five out-buildings and one radio vault were destroyed and 8284 acres were burned before the fire was finally contained in early October.
• Drought in Georgia, October 1 to 31, 200097 eventsAfter a couple of months of relief from the prolonged dry conditions of the past 2 to 3 years, very dry conditions returned to north and central Georgia during October. A strong cold front moved through the state on the 6'th, preceded by a line of thunderstorms.
• Drought in North Carolina, October 1 to 31, 200029 eventsEffects of the drought intensified as many areas received absolutely no rain during the month, setting records for the longest stretch without measurable rainfall in several locations. Wells and mountain streams continued to dry up and lake levels continued to drop.
• Drought in South Carolina, October 1 to 31, 200015 eventsEffects of the drought intensified as many areas received absolutely no rain during the month, setting records for the longest stretch without measurable rainfall in several locations. Wells and mountain streams continued to dry up and lake levels continued to drop.
• Drought in Georgia, October 1 to 31, 20006 eventsEffects of the drought intensified as many areas received absolutely no rain during the month, setting records for the longest stretch without measurable rainfall in several locations. Wells and mountain streams continued to dry up and lake levels continued to drop.
• Drought in Virginia, October 1 to 31, 20002 eventsAlthough not technically a drought, much of eastern Virginia experienced extremely dry conditions during the month of October. Only .01 of an inch of precipitation fell at Richmond International Airport making it the driest month ever on record.
• Drought in Texas, October 1 to 3, 2000$64 million · 20 eventsA slight drought struck the Texas panhandle in early October as reported by the USGS.
• Drought in Texas, October 1 to 31, 200024 eventsThe long-term drought conditions that began early this summer across the South Plains, extreme Southern Texas Panhandle, and the Rolling Plains eased during October as widespread and occasionally moderate to heavy precipitation returned to the area during the last three weeks of…
• Drought in Texas, October 1 to 31, 20008 eventsAlthough beneficial rains fell during the month of October across much of the Valley, it was not enough to break the ongoing drought. The drought continues to plague much of deep south Texas. Both mandatory and voluntary conservation water restrictions remain in effect.
• Drought in Texas, October 1 to 23, 200033 eventsWidespread rainfall developed on the 17t h across South Central Texas, with repeat heavy rainfall on October 22 through October 24. The drought, already weakened by the rainfall of the 17th, ended with the additional widespread heavy rain.
• Drought in New Mexico, October 1 to 15, 200022 eventsDrought conditions eased somewhat across the region as some unusual tropical moisture allowed soaking rains to develop during the first half of October. Clovis and eastern New Mexico broke a 69 day dry spell with four days of rain during the first week of October.
• Wildfire in California, October 1 to 4, 2000$547,000 · 1 eventA wildfire that had ignited in late September west of Red Bluff continued to burn in early October. By the time the fire was contained, it had destroyed five out-buildings and one radio vault and had burned 8284 acres.
• Wildfire in California, October 1 to 3, 2000$30,000 · 1 eventShifting winds spread a minor brush fire into 100 acres of rugged terrain that had not burned for several decades. Firefighters were unable to contain the blaze until two days later.
• Wildfire in Oregon, October 3 to 5, 20002 eventsDue to a forecast offshore wind event, a Red Flag Warning was issued for fire weather zone 618 at 0730 PDT on 10/03. The warning area was expanded to include zones 619 and western 620 at 1500 PDT on 10/03. The offshore event did occur, and it lasted for two nights.
• Wildfire in Pennsylvania, October 28 to 29, 20002 eventsThe recently unseasonably dry weather, the freshly fallen leaves and breezy wind conditions over the weekend led to three brush fires along the Carbon County/Northampton County line.
• Drought in New Jersey, October 31, 200020 eventsOctober 2000 was one of the driest Octobers on record in New Jersey and in a few locations, the driest month ever on record. On a county weighted average monthly precipitation totals ranged from 0.1 inches in Atlantic and Cape May Counties to 1.2 inches in Gloucester County.
• Drought in Pennsylvania, October 31, 200010 eventsOctober 2000 was an unseasonably dry month across Eastern Pennsylvania. On a county weighted average monthly precipitation totals ranged from 1.0 inch in Delaware County to 1.6 inches in Carbon County. Normal monthly precipitation is around 3.3 inches.
• Drought in Maryland, October 31, 20005 eventsOctober 2000 was one of the driest Octobers and month on record for the Maryland Eastern Shore. On a county weighted average monthly precipitation totals ranged from 0 (zero) in Caroline County to 0.4 inches in Cecil County. Normal monthly precipitation is around 3.1 inches.
• Drought in Delaware, October 31, 20004 eventsOctober 2000 was one of the driest Octobers on record across the state of Delaware. On a county weighted average, monthly precipitation totals were 0.1 inches in Kent and Sussex County and 0.5 inches in New Castle County. Normal monthly precipitation is around 3.2 inches.
• Drought in North Carolina, November 1 to 30, 200029 eventsThe long-term drought continued to affect the region. Rainfall during the month was near or slightly above normal, but this had little effect on the ground water levels. Numerous wells dried up during the fall, and well borers and drillers could not keep up with the demand.
• Drought in South Carolina, November 1 to 30, 200015 eventsThe long-term drought continued to affect the region. Rainfall during the month was near or slightly above normal, but this had little effect on the ground water levels. Numerous wells dried up during the fall, and well borers and drillers could not keep up with the demand.
• Drought in Georgia, November 1 to 30, 20006 eventsThe long-term drought continued to affect the region. Rainfall during the month was near or slightly above normal, but this had little effect on the ground water levels. Numerous wells dried up during the fall, and well borers and drillers could not keep up with the demand.
• Wildfire in North Carolina, November 1 to 2, 20004 eventsWild fires which started in late October continued to burn out of control into early November. Several thousand acres were burned with the largest burn area in the Linville Gorge.
• Wildfire in Virginia, November 1 to 12, 20003 eventsA record breaking 45 day period with no measurable rainfall in combination with newly fallen leaves resulted in high fire danger in Shenandoah National Park.
• Drought in Texas, November 1 to 30, 2000$515 million · 24 eventsAverage to above average precipitation continued across the South Plains, the extreme southern Panhandle, and the Rolling Plains in November resulting in improving soil moisture conditions during the month.
• Drought in Texas, November 1 to 30, 20008 eventsThe drought continues to plague much of deep south Texas as the bulk of precipitation remains to the north of the region. Both mandatory and voluntary conservation water restrictions remain in effect. Subsoil moisture remains very low over most of the area.
• Drought in California, November 1 to 30, 20004 eventsAfter significant early rains during the month of October, precipitation amounts for Interior Central California were much below normal for the month of November.
• Wildfire in West Virginia, November 2 to 3, 20006 eventsBrush fires caused smoke to limit visibility across the southern coal fields. Surface visibilities of 2 to 5 miles were common. The fires did not get out of control, and were eventually contained by state forestry personnel.
• Wildfire in Pennsylvania, November 3, 20002 eventsA pair of wildfires occurred in northwestern Northampton County during the afternoon of the 3rd. The unseasonably dry weather that has prevailed since early October contributed to the fires.
• Drought in Louisiana, December 1 to 31, 2000$170 million · 16 eventsThe drought of 2000 was devastating to the agricultural community of southwest and central Louisiana. Around 170 million dollars worth of crop losses occurred between January 1 and December 31 2000.
• Drought in Louisiana, December 1 to 31, 2000$81 million · 20 eventsLouisiana State University Agricultural Center reported that prolonged drought resulted in agricultural losses, including forestry losses, totaled approximately 80 million dollars in east central and southeast Louisiana during the year 2000.
• Drought in Texas, December 1 to 31, 20008 eventsThe United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency, received a Presidential Disaster Declaration in December.
• Drought in California, December 1 to 31, 20004 eventsLike November 2000, rainfall amounts for Interior Central California were much below normal for the month of December. Only 0.07" of rain fell in Fresno during November (normal of 1.42"). Bakersfield received only a trace (normal of 0.63").

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