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Flood — Cowley, KS

May 5, 2022

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Rich gulf moisture streamed north of a slow moving low pressure for the afternoon and overnight hours of May 4th into the early morning of May 5th, 2022. Heavy rainfall impacted a large portions of southern Kansas, with some flooding reported. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 5 inches were common.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1024579). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Cowley, KS

This event is one of many recorded floods in Cowley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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