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Residents tell supervisors downed trees threaten Cylinder Creek flow after May tornado

Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors · June 9, 2026
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Summary

During public comment residents Pat Madsen (on conference call) and John Banwart warned that downed trees from the May tornado could block flow in Cylinder Creek and called for county attention to reduce flood risk.

Two members of the public raised concerns about debris in Cylinder Creek during the June 9 meeting. Pat Madsen (participating by conference call) and John Banwart told the board that trees felled by the May tornado have fallen into the creek and could impede water flow, increasing flood or drainage risk downstream.

The comments were recorded in the minutes under public comment; the board did not record immediate formal action on the item in the meeting minutes but the issue was noted for the record.