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Flash Flood — Ellsworth, KS

Jun 21, 2020

Clusters of thunderstorms moved across central and south central Kansas in the early afternoon and evening producing hail from ping pong ball sized to over three inches in diameter. Wind was another factor with up to 80 mph winds and respective damage reported in Barton and Kingman counties. When the threat moved into south central Kansas, the clusters had congealed and transitioned into a squall line.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 904429). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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