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Flash Flood — Phillips, KS

Jun 10, 2009

A weak upper level disturbance crossing the region provided enough lift for scattered thunderstorms to develop across portions of South Central Nebraska. With instability and shear on the low side, there were no reports of hail, but there was plenty of moisture available, allowing for locally heavy rainfall. Rooks County felt the most impact, where rainfall totals over 5 inches were reported. Water was over a number of county roads, logs were reported strewn along Highway 183, and minor damage

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 181666). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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