After a break of several weeks, very heavy rain producing thunderstorms again rolled over a number of counties during the evening and early morning hours. Dickinson County again was hit hard for the second time in the month with significant flooding along the Smoky Hill river. Due to saturated soils, runoff was considerable. Thus, several of the major streams and rivers went above flood stage for several days thereafter. Rainfall totals were mostly in the two to four inch range...however, four to six inches were noted in parts of Marshall, Riley, Clay and Dickinson counties. Clay and Ottawa counties qualified for FEMA funds.

Flash Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 21:33:00 to 23-MAY-07 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELMICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water over road at 1400 rd and 56 highway. Water over road at various spots west on 56 highway to 2100 road. Estimated two feet of water over V road near 1500 road.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 02:30:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 2 inches of water reported flowing across Fair rd. in town. Water over the road was rising and county officials were barricading the road.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:15:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOONLIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 18 is closed 1/4 mile east of the junction with highway 15. A swift water rescue was performed.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 07:15:00 to 24-MAY-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROUGHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Approximately 6 inches of water flowing over highway 396. Water also flowing over County rd. 837. Both roads are closed. Clay county received a county disaster declaration.

Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 05:45:00 to 28-MAY-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOLOMON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rain road/State highway 206 closed one mile north of Chapman. Vehicles are stranded in Chapman with sandbagging and some evacuations made.  Moderate or greater flooding on the Smoky Hill river through Abilene and Enterprise with widespread lowland flooding that closes some roads.

Flash Flood in GEARY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:45:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT RILEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding due to over 4 inches of rain closed several roads on Ft. Riley.

Flash Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:32:00 to 23-MAY-07 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five inches of water flowing over the road near 1900 road and 56 highway. 1900 road underwater for about a half mile south of this area.

Flash Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 00:26:00 to 24-MAY-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to eight inches of water flowing over 170th road near Bennington.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 04:46:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water moving onto Interstate 70 eastbound from the median to the shoulder of the fast lane at mile marker 275. Water over Highway 40  east of the town of Solomon...road closed. Dickinson County receives a county disaster declaration.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 05:50:00 to 24-MAY-07 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VLIETS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 87 closed just off highway 9 near Vliets. Water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in RILEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 05:20:00 to 24-MAY-07 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Seven Mile creek and Dry Branch creek flooding portions of the town of Ogden. Wildcat creek beginning to block portions of Scenic drive. Residents of approximately 50 homes are being evacuated...or being helped to move belongings to higher ground. Some sandbagging occurring. Schools were closed and Ogden was isolated for a period of time. Also, a portion of some railroad tracks were washed out around Ogden.

Flood in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 06:10:00 to 25-MAY-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VLIETS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate or greater flooding vicinity of the gage on the Black Vermillion River near Frankfort. Lowland flooding with some county roads closed.

Flash Flood in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:50:00 to 24-MAY-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST GEORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Near Green Valley road at approximately the 4200 block on highway 24...drainage ditches full and spilling over onto the roadways. Water approaching highway 24 about 1/4 mile further east as well. County roads were flooded and some damaged. Some homes damaged by flood waters in the lake Elbo area.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 04:00:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALMAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A bridge in town that was recently built is currently 3 feet under water. On either side of the bridge, water is 15 to 20 feet deep. The town is isolated. Schools are cancelled.

Flash Flood in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 19:26:00 to 23-MAY-07 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding reported in Munden. 18 inches of water running over 220 Road near Munden. 8 to 10 inches of water over all of Main Street in south Belleville. Several other streets flooded in Belleville. Some cars stalled in the water.

Flood in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 06:00:00 to 25-MAY-07 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate or greater flooding of Rock Creek in the vicinity of Louisville and the Kansas River in the vicinity of Wamego. Some lowland flooding and a few county roads closed.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 04:23:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

East of Industry near the Clay/Dickinson county line...flood water 6 inches deep washing out Indian HIll road in Clay County. Several locations where up to 6 inches of water flowing over roads near the Dickinson County line.

Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 02:00:00 to 25-MAY-07 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate or greater flooding immediate reach of the gage vicinity of Niles with flooding of lowland areas and some county roads.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 00:47:00 to 24-MAY-07 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One foot of water flowing over Crawford street in town.

Flash Flood in RILEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 02:44:00 to 24-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Butterfield road in northeast Manhattan under water. Water over a number of street curbs in town. Some sandbagging occurring in town.