Apr 5, 2005
A large closed upper level low pressure system spawned tornado producing thunderstorms in north central Kansas. Two tornadoes were reported. One was near Alton in Osborne County and the other near Stockton in Rooks County. The tornadoes actually moved west northwest around the upper level low. Fortunately, no damage was reported. Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches and the resultant runoff was responsible for flash flooding in Phillips County. The heaviest rain fell in the Stuttgart and Logan areas. At
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5448224). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Phillips County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.