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Flash Flood — Graham, KS

May 24, 2016

A group of strong to severe thunderstorms that developed late the previous evening continued to produce large hail up to hen egg size and heavy rainfall during the early morning hours. The largest hail size reported fell in Oakley. Due to prolonged heavy rainfall over parts of Graham county, flash flooding was reported near Bogue.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 634461). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Graham, KS

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