May 30, 2023
A weak shortwave passed across the area, coincident with a low level plume of moisture. Moderate instability was in place with CAPE around 1500 J/kg but very weak flow and shear. While this meant that storms generally remained sub severe, the storms were also slow moving. One storm that set up over Fort Doge resulted in heavy rain with over three inches observed in one hour. Flooding occurred throughout the town with several road closures and a few stranded vehicles.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1093390). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Webster County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.