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Flash Flood — Elk, KS

May 15, 2020

Severe storms dropped lots of hail, produced sporadic wind damage, and also caused widespread flooding and areas of flash flooding on May 15th, 2020. Hail sized remained below 1.5 inches and the winds were between 60 and 70 mph. Unfortunately, a tree was blown across a roadway and an individual did not see the tree and crashed into it and lost his life.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 888140). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Elk, KS

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