The record
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| event_type | Winter Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,539,283 |
| episode_id | 1,001,218 |
| begin_utc | 1996-01-18T02:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1996-01-19T04:00:00+00:00 |
| state | KANSAS |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | ANDERSON |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | The worst winter storm in years blasted across northcentral and northeast Kansas beginning Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday night. A powerful cold front led the charge producing scattered thunderstorms that quickly changed to sleet, freezing rain then snow. Total accumlations were under 5 inches but winds of 50 to 60 mph caused blizzard conditions with zero visibility and considerable drifting snow. The winds continued well after the snow had ended causing blowing and drifting snow. Mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s ahead of the cold front plummented into the teens about an hour later. At the same time, wind chill readings ranged from 40 to 60 below zero. Travel was difficult, if not impossible in some rural areas while many schools and business were closed both Thursday and again Friday, the 19th. Scattered damage occurred to roofs, buildings and homes with power outages common. Water pipes froze in some buildings. |
| year | 1,996 |
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