Jul 08, 2021

This Day in Weather History: Concordia smacked by wind in 1992

Posted Jul 08, 2021 11:21 PM

By THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

In 1992, late night severe thunderstorms struck north-central and northeast Kansas with 60 to 110 mph winds.

Hardest hit was Concordia, where a peak one minute speed of 108 mph was measured at Blosser Airport. Sustained speeds exceeded 60 mph for an incredible 20 minutes.

The destructive winds caused approximately $25 million in damage. Six people were injured.