Dodge City Breaks 1899 June Rainfall Record

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Dodge City, Kansas, experienced a record-breaking amount of rainfall for June, surpassing the previous record set in 1899, the National Weather Service (NWS) said said on June 30.

Overnight on June 29-30, rainfall across Kansas varied from half an inch to nearly five inches, local news reported.

The NWS issued a flood warning for the area. Credit: Ford County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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