Ice Storm — Lyon, Kansas

2002-01-05 · Lyon, Kansas

Wider weather episode

Freezing rain produced icy roads and caused several accidents during the morning hours in parts of northeast and east central Kansas. A deadly accident occurred 14 miles south of Emporia when a male motorist lost control of his car on an icy road. The car then hit a retaining wall, a post, and a parked car before sliding into a ditch and overturning. The motorist was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident occurred at 9:25 am.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5278982. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.