Hazard Score
335 Catastrophes Recorded
Sheridan County, Kansas
0 Cities with a Population of 2,595, and 1,099 Households
Sheridan County, Kansas has a very low overall risk rating, with specific hazards such as wildfires, tornadoes, and hailstorms being relatively moderate in frequency and impact. The county has a relatively high risk of wind-related events, with a high likelihood of strong winds causing damage. The area also experiences lightning strikes relatively frequently, although the risk associated with this hazard is considered very low.
Specific climate factors in Sheridan County include its location in the central United States, which can experience extreme weather events such as tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. The county is landlocked and does not have any coastlines, but it does have several water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs that can contribute to flood risk during heavy rainfall. The region is relatively flat with no major fault lines or mountain peaks, which reduces the risk of earthquakes and landslides.
Historically, Sheridan County has experienced events such as wildfires, severe storms, and flooding, which have impacted the area to varying degrees. The county is surrounded by agricultural land and is sparsely populated, which can affect the overall risk assessment for natural disasters. It is important for residents and local authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards, given the diverse range of risks present in the region.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
7
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
16
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
0
Hazard Shelters
8
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Sheridan County, located in Kansas, has a population of 2,595 with a population density of 2.9 people per square mile. The county has a majority white population, with 95.3% of residents identifying as White, 0.1% as Black, 0.4% as American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% as Asian, and 3.2% identifying as Hispanic. The median age in Sheridan County is 46.7, with a fairly even distribution between males and females. The average household size is 2.3, with 66.3% of households being family households.
In terms of housing, there are 1,265 housing units in Sheridan County, with a homeownership rate of 68.6% and a vacancy rate of 13.1%. The county has 384 farms, with an average farm size of 1,463 acres in 2012 and 318 farms with an average size of 1,610 acres in 2017. The total crop acres in the county decreased slightly from 363,453 acres in 2012 to 358,454 acres in 2017, but the average sales per farm increased from $855,951 in 2012 to $1,097,020 in 2017. Compared to other counties in Kansas, Sheridan County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of white residents. The county also has a slightly higher median age compared to the state average. Additionally, Sheridan County has a higher homeownership rate and larger average farm sizes compared to other counties in the state.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-07-12
Tornado
2020-06-21
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2020-06-21
Hailstorm
2020-06-21
Hailstorm
2019-09-09
Hailstorm
2019-08-29
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2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-04-10
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-06-23
Hailstorm
2018-06-23
Tornado
2018-05-18
Hailstorm
2018-03-23
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2017-10-01
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2017-10-01
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2017-10-01
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2017-10-01
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2017-10-01
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2017-10-01
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2017-10-01
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2017-08-10
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2017-08-10
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2017-08-10
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2017-06-26
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2017-06-26
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2017-06-26
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
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2017-06-20
Tornado
2017-05-26
Tornado
2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-25
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2017-05-10
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2016-09-15
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2016-07-05
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2016-07-05
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2016-05-29
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2016-05-29
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2016-05-07
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2016-05-07
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2015-11-16
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2015-11-16
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2015-11-16
Tornado
2015-06-04
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2015-06-04
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2015-06-04
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2015-06-04
Tornado
2015-05-09
Tornado
2015-05-09
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2015-04-02
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2014-07-06
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2014-06-18
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2014-06-18
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2014-06-18
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2014-04-23
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2014-04-23
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2013-10-14
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2013-08-15
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2013-08-15
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2013-07-27
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2013-07-09
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2013-07-09
Tornado
2013-05-29
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2013-05-29
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2013-05-29
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2013-05-18
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2013-05-18
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2013-05-07
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2013-05-07
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2013-03-29
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2013-03-29
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2013-03-29
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2012-09-04
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2012-08-23
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2012-06-14
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2012-05-23
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2011-10-06
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2011-08-19
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2011-08-10
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2011-07-15
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2011-07-13
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2011-07-13
Tornado
2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-15
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2011-04-14
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2010-06-22
Tornado
2010-06-21
Tornado
2010-06-11
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2010-06-11
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2010-06-11
Tornado
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-01
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2010-06-01
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2010-05-23
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2010-05-23
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2010-05-23
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2010-05-06
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2010-05-06
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2009-10-05
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2009-08-15
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2009-08-15
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2009-08-02
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2009-07-31
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2009-07-27
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2009-07-27
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2009-07-27
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2009-07-27
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2009-07-27
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2009-06-15
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2009-06-15
Tornado
2008-06-21
Hailstorm
2008-06-21
Hailstorm
2008-06-18
Tornado
2008-05-29
Tornado
2008-05-29
Hailstorm
2008-05-29
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-25
Tornado
2008-05-23
Tornado
2008-05-23
Tornado
2008-05-23
Hailstorm
2008-05-23
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2008-05-23
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2008-05-23
Tornado
2008-05-22
Tornado
2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
Tornado
2008-05-22
Hailstorm
2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
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2008-04-24
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2008-04-24
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2008-04-24
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2008-04-24
Tornado
2007-06-19
Hailstorm
2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
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2007-06-19
Tornado
2007-05-22
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2007-05-22
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2007-05-22
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2007-05-22
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2006-08-18
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2006-08-07
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2006-08-07
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2006-08-07
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2006-08-07
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2006-08-07
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2006-06-21
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2006-06-16
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2006-06-16
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2006-06-16
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2006-06-16
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2006-06-15
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-08
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2006-05-08
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2006-05-02
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2005-07-03
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2005-07-02
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2005-07-01
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-24
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2005-06-09
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2005-04-10
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2004-08-29
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2004-08-29
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2004-08-10
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2004-07-03
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2004-05-24
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2004-05-24
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2004-05-24
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2004-05-20
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2004-05-16
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2004-05-16
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2004-05-16
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2004-05-16
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2004-05-16
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2004-05-16
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2003-09-09
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2003-09-09
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2003-09-09
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2003-06-28
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2003-06-09
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2003-04-15
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2003-04-15
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2003-04-06
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2002-06-19
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2001-09-17
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2001-05-29
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2001-05-16
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2001-05-16
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2001-05-16
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-06
Tornado
2000-10-28
Hailstorm
2000-07-19
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2000-07-18
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2000-07-10
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2000-07-09
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2000-07-09
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2000-07-02
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2000-07-02
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2000-07-02
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2000-06-22
Tornado
2000-06-19
Tornado
2000-06-19
Hailstorm
2000-06-12
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2000-06-12
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2000-05-26
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2000-05-26
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1999-09-11
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-06-28Hailstorm
1999-05-31
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1999-05-31
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1998-09-29
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1998-08-20
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1998-05-22
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1998-05-22
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1998-05-04
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1998-05-04
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1998-05-04
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1998-03-26
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1998-03-26
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1997-07-27
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1997-07-27
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1997-07-05
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1997-06-24
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1997-06-24
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1997-06-24
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1997-06-24
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1997-06-24
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1997-06-11
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1997-06-11
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1997-06-02
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1997-05-25
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1996-08-14
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1996-08-14
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1996-08-02
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1996-08-02
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1996-07-31
Tornado
1996-06-22
Hailstorm
1996-06-22
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1996-06-06
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1996-05-26
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1996-05-24
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1996-05-03
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1995-08-31
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1995-07-23
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1995-07-03
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1995-06-08
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1995-06-07
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1995-05-22
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1995-05-22
Tornado
1995-05-12
Hailstorm
1995-05-12
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1995-05-12
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1995-05-12
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1995-05-12
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1995-03-25
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1995-03-25
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1995-03-25
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1994-08-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1993-09-17
Tornado
1993-07-07
Hailstorm
1993-07-07
Tornado
1993-07-06
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1993-07-03
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1992-08-04
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1992-08-04
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1992-07-29
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1992-07-24
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1992-07-07
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1991-05-26
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1991-05-15
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1990-06-21
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1987-06-16
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1986-09-16
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1986-07-09
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1986-06-13
Hailstorm
1984-06-12
Tornado
1981-03-28
Hailstorm
1977-05-14
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1976-05-21
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1975-08-18
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1975-06-17
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1974-08-16
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1974-06-10
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1974-06-05
Hailstorm
1973-08-01
Tornado
1972-09-05
Tornado
1972-07-20
Hailstorm
1971-08-04
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1971-06-10
Tornado
1970-06-14
Hailstorm
1969-09-04
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1968-09-06
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1965-06-12
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1965-05-25
Tornado
1965-05-04
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1962-10-19
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1961-07-19
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1960-07-25
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1959-06-05
Tornado
1959-05-29
Hailstorm
1959-05-29
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1958-04-27
Tornado
1957-06-15
Hailstorm
1956-10-29