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Flash Flood — Smith, KS

May 4, 1999

Scattered thunderstorms produced hail and torrential rainfall across parts of north-central Kansas during the midday hours. While dime size hail was reported, it was the heavy rain which caused most of the problems. As much as 4.5 inches of rain fell in one hour north of Smith Center. Roads were under at least 8 inches of water southeast of Athol and 12 miles north of Kensington. Most of the rain fell across the rural areas of northern Smith county and some bridges and roads were washed out

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5699314). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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