Jul 31, 2019
In the evening on the 31st, parts of Barton County, more specifically in and around Great Bend, were lashed by 60-70 MPH winds. The winds hit the Great Bend vicinity between 8 and 9 PM CDT/7 and 8 PM CST, where & when large tree branches and power poles were blown down. The thunderstorms also produced torrential rains with a few areas receiving nearly 3 inches in only 45 minutes. No doubt, flooding occurred, most notably in Hoisington where several streets were impassable.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 845952). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Barton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.