2002 Central Plains Ice Storm

The 2002 Central Plains ice storm was a major winter storm that affected the American Midwest, causing significant damage especially in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Read more about 2002 Central Plains Ice Storm:  The Initial Storm, Aftermath

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