May 28, 2023
During the evening of May 28th, severe thunderstorms developed within Northwestern Kansas. These thunderstorms produced hail up to golf balls in size as well as torrential rainfall that resulted in flash flooding. Local law enforcement had to perform one water rescue due to the flood conditions.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1099353). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Norton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.