Jun 6, 2018
Severe storms developed in the Nebraska Panhandle during the early evening hours of June 6th. As this activity tracked east, a broken line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed. Hail up to the size of ping pong balls, thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 MPH and a brief tornado touchdown were reported. Heavy rain also fell leading to flash flooding in western Keith county.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 753174). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Keith County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.