On December 10-11, 2007, one of the most destructive ice storms in Kansas history struck, leaving a lasting impact on the state. The storm brought moderate to heavy freezing rain, resulting in ice accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with some areas seeing up to 4 inches. The weight of the ice caused significant damage to trees, power lines, and power poles, making travel nearly impossible across much of the state.
Around 26,000 residents lost power, and some remained without electricity for up to two weeks. The storm caused over $135 million in damages, with $37.5 million of that in Reno County alone, where thousands of power poles and conductors had to be replaced. Remarkably, despite the severe damage, there were no fatalities.
