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Flash Flood — Jackson, MO

May 26, 2016

A few late evening storms moved through northwest Missouri, bringing small hail and some isolated minor wind damage. The next day, on May 26, a more significant severe weather event occurred on May 26 when several strong storms, including a couple well organized supercells moved into eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Along with the widespread severe winds and hail an isolated tornado occurred near Warrensburg, Missouri. This tornado did not produce much, if any, damage and was rated an EF-0.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 637506). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Jackson, MO

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

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