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Flood — Neosho, KS

Aug 13, 2023

During the afternoon hours on August 13th, 2023, a weak cold front sagged southward across the area. Widely scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed along the front as it slowly pushed southward during the late afternoon and evening hours. These storms produced wind damage as a result of wind gusts around 60 to 75 mph along with up to nickel sized hail. Minor flooding was also reported in portions of southeast Kansas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1130715). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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