Thunderstorm Wind — Cowley, Kansas

1993-05-08 · near Arkansasa City, Cowley, Kansas

Event narrative

Arkansas City was hit with winds greater than 80 miles an hour. Four mobile homes were destroyed, four had major damage and another six received minor damage. A mobile home was also destroyed five miles east of town. Three people suffered minor injuries. One site-built home was also destroyed and 30 others had damage. Major damage was centered in the 700 and 800 blocks of 6th, 7th and 8th Streets. Estimated damage in Arkansas City totalled nearly $1 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10324414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.