Flash Flood in Lyon County, Kansas

Flash Flood August 13, 2024 · Lyon County, Kansas

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency services were called to six locations in Emporia to help motorists who had driven into flood waters and become stranded.

The wider storm

Multiple, slow moving storms trained across portions of east central Kansas during the morning hours, resulting in the highest rainfall amounts from 4 to 6 inches. This caused flash flooding in the Emporia area.

Began near Emporia (38.4100, -96.2000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1200185. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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