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Flash Flood — Franklin, KS

Mar 4, 2004

Heavy rains of 2 to 3 inches in a short period of time caused flash flooding in the listed counties. Some roads and bridges were washed out or damaged. Several vehicles were washed off roadways. A woman was trapped in her vehicle for several hours when she attempted to drive through water flowing across a roadway in Franklin county north of Lane. Considerable crop damage was also reported. This event was part of a widespread flood event listed separately.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5387808). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Franklin, KS

This event is one of many recorded floods in Franklin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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