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Flash Flood — Norton, KS

Aug 25, 2023

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A cluster of thunderstorms moved east across Northwest Kansas. Hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts up to 70 MPH were reported with these storms. In Norton the torrential rainfall from the storm activity caused water to flow into a residence's basement and a business in downtown.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1133273). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Norton, KS

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.

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