Storm damages buildings, trees in Geary, Osage counties
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — The storm that hit Junction City Friday night caused a lot of damage. Several inches of rain caused street flooding, and strong winds downed trees and power lines.
Geary County dispatchers say a vacant building in the 600 block of N. Washington partially collapsed. They do not have any reports of injuries.
A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter)
Trees and tree branches are down, taking some power lines with them and damaging some homes and vehicles.
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Geary County Public Works says the landfill will be open again on Sunday for tree and brush disposal.
A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Doug Kiessling DK103) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Doug Kiessling DK103) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Doug Kiessling DK103) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter)
Utility crews were busy Saturday morning restoring electricity to areas of the city that lost power.
A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter) A storm caused extensive damage in Junction City on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Jeffrey S Wenger DK101 Storm Spotter)
Hildebrand Farms Dairy, near Junction City, says it has extensive damage. The family said employees and neighbors showed up and helped with the cleanup.
A storm damaged buildings at Hildebrand Farms Dairy on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Hildebrand Farms Dairy) A storm damaged buildings at Hildebrand Farms Dairy on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Hildebrand Farms Dairy) A storm damaged buildings at Hildebrand Farms Dairy on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Hildebrand Farms Dairy) A storm damaged buildings at Hildebrand Farms Dairy on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Hildebrand Farms Dairy)
In Osage County, Melvern Lake has damage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Coeur d’Alene beach and picnic area are closed until further notice due to tree damage. The goal is to reopen in time for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Melvern Lake (Courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers) Melvern Lake (Courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers) Melvern Lake (Courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers)
There is also damage at Melvern Lake Marina. Officials posted on Facebook that the marina is closed indefinitely. They hope to get it reopened soon.
A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina) A storm damaged Melvern Lake Marina on June 28, 2024. (Courtesy Melvern Lake Marina)
The National Weather Service office in Topeka has a storm survey crew assessing the damage.
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