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In 1951, a complex of severe thunderstorms plowed around 200 miles from Kingman County to Southern Missouri. Wichita was the hardest hit. Prolific hail producers, the severe thunderstorms caused around $14 million damage to roofs, windows and countless vehicles. In a few areas, the hail was a foot deep. The hail size wasn't reported.

 


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