Flash Flood in Ottawa County, Kansas
Flash Flood May 17, 2026 · Ottawa County, Kansas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Six to eight inches of water flowing over roads that typically flood with heavy rains.
The wider storm
A cluster of severe t-storms developed across north central Kansas during the evening of May 17th. Storms produced damaging winds and large hail.
Began near Minneapolis (39.1200, -97.7200).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1336422. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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