Apr 15, 2024
Low pressure south of the region helped generate isolated strong thunderstorms during the evening of April 15th into the early morning hours of April 16th. Two reported observations included wind gusts of 60 mph, one in Tolstoy as well as 3 miles southeast of Reliance. Additionally, hail to the size of quarters was observed in Gettysburg. Heavy rain was also responsible for flooding in parts of Murdo and the surrounding area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1163681). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jones County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.