Thunderstorm Wind — Ksz025 - 102>105, Kansas

1995-08-14 · near Jackson Co., Ksz025 - 102>105, Kansas

Event narrative

Fire, apparently caused by a lightning strike during the early evening, destroyed a rural home in the early morning hours. The initial fire caused by lightning rekindled while the family slept. They escaped unharmed. LYON CO. Emporia,15,1755CST,,,0,0,25K,10K,Flash Flood Heavy rains of 4 to 6 inches caused flash flooding in and around the city of Emporia. Five people were rescued from a car floating down Prairie Street between 12th and 15th avenue. Flooding of basements, intersections, and other low lying areas was common along with closed streets and highways. MORRIS CO. South half county,15,1845CST,,,0,0,5K,5K,Flash Flood Rainfall of 6 to 7 inches in 24 hours produced flash flooding across the southern part of the county. Creeks left their banks and flooded some rural roadways during the evening. SHAWNEE CO. 1W Richland,16,0455CST,,,0,0,50K,,Lightning Lightning hit a house near SE 105th street and Dupont Rd causing substantial damage. KANSAS, Southeastern

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10325838. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.