Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
295 NOUS43 KGLD 281201 PNSGLD Public Information Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 600 AM MDT Wed Aug 28 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1989, early morning thunderstorms in Nebraska produced 4.50 inches of rain around McCook, and 4.65 inches near Auburn and Brownville. In 1993, up to 8 inches of rain washed out a section of Highway 25 in the southern part of Thomas County Kansas. The pinto bean crop sprouted resulting in a 2.5 million dollar crop loss. In 2011, thunderstorm outflow winds gusted to 73 mph at the airport in Colby, Kansas. Several hangars received damage to doors and roofing with minor damage to aircraft and vehicles. Numerous power poles were blown down and trees were uprooted in town. $$