A persistent upper air system anchored over the area for several days late in the month brought excessive rain with flash flooding to much of Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson counties. Some parts of Douglas and Lyon counties did not escape the rain either with some flooding and flash flooding in those counties too. The highest amounts were centered in Anderson county with 15 to 18 inches of rain common. The highest amount was 20 inches in central Anderson county. 10 to 15 inches was common across much of Coffey, Franklin and Osage  counties. Parts of Douglas and Lyon counties topped out in the 4 to 8 inch range. Record flooding occurred along the Pottawatomie Creek at both Scipio and Lane Kansas...and at Quenemo and Pomona along the Marais des Cygnes. The flooding near Scipio appeared to be the worst since the 1850's. The flood gates in Ottawa were closed to protect the city from flooding along the Marais des Cygnes although the crest was not a record there. The bridge that connects the north and south parts of Ottawa was covered with water and only the flood gates kept downtown Ottawa from flooding. 40 to 50 homes were evacuated in Franklin county with 10 to 15 alone in the small community of Lane. Several swift water rescues were done in Anderson and Coffey counties...some with the assistance of a black hawk helicopter. By late Saturday, the 30th, a state of local disaster had been declared in Coffey and Anderson counties. As the month ended, a number of counties were awaiting state and federal declarations of emergency.

Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 08:00:00 to 30-JUN-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENEMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Marais des Cygnes river reaches moderate flooding stage with flooding continuing into early July. The river reaches record levels at Quenemo.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 07:01:00 to 30-JUN-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water reported flowing 6 to 10 inches deep over bridge on highway 31. Fast flowing water at least 4 inches deep over highway 81. Fast flowing water at least 4 inches deep over 17th and Plantar road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 12:14:00 to 30-JUN-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water rescue occurring at 1200 block of Labette and Florida Roads. Water reported up to the passenger window of pickup truck.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 14:05:00 to 30-JUN-07 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County road 1 closed one mile north of Globe. Water flowing over the road from the Lone Star spillway. Numerous reports of flash flooding over roadways east of Vinland to the Clinton Lake area including inundation of low water crossings.

Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-07 20:30:00 to 30-JUN-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCIPIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

With persistent heavy rain and thunderstorms, Pottawatomie Creek reaches moderate flooding and continues to rise to record levels. Heavy rains continue intermittently for the rest of the month with widespread flooding developing. Flooding becomes more prevalent around Garnett and Colony by sunrise on the 30th with major streets and highways becoming impassable. By that evening...water rescues and emergency airlifts are being performed and all roads are closed going into Anderson County. Flooding continues into July.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 16:33:00 to 30-JUN-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 59 closed due to high water.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 29-JUN-07 11:25:00 to 30-JUN-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Douglas road next to Pottawatomie creek flooded for 1/4 of a mile. Rain continues producing increasingly widespread flooding through the rest of the month. Record flooding occurs near Lane on Pottawatomie Creek and near Pomona on the Marais des Cygnes river. By late on the 30th, homes are flooded and the fire department is assisting with evacuations. Snakes were seen swimming for shelter and raccoons were trapped in trees. Flooding continues into July.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 10:48:00 to 30-JUN-07 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescue ongoing on Missouri Road off of highway 31.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 29-JUN-07 07:23:00 to 29-JUN-07 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several gravel roads in the county with water flowing over them at least 6 inches deep. Every unpaved road southeast of Burlington has at least some water running over them.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 11:15:00 to 30-JUN-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads under water in Burlington and from Burlington to Waverly.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 07:30:00 to 30-JUN-07 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hwy 68 from Hwy 268 to Hwy 75 was flooded. At least 6 inches of fast flowing water reprted over Stubbs road. Fast flowing water also over several highways in the Quenemo area.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 11:50:00 to 30-JUN-07 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to four feet of water reported running over N 200 road and E 110 road to a width of a quarter mile.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-07 17:30:00 to 28-JUN-07 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing over a bridge south of the Anderson/Franklin county line on Jewell Road...also known as Kentucky Road. Numerous streets have flooded in the city of Greely and have been barricaded. Road closures have also been reported at other sites in northern Anderson county.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 12:28:00 to 30-JUN-07 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous secondary roads under water. 2.5 feet of water flowing over 1700 road and Geary road. 3 feet of fast flowing water reported over southwest Iowa road just west of highway 169.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 17:23:00 to 30-JUN-07 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many primary roads and almost all secondary roads are flooded around Garnett and throughout Anderson county.

Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 21:00:00 to 30-JUN-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO RAPIDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Marais des Cygnes River reaches moderate flooding stage due to persistent heavy rains. Flooding continues into July.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 29-JUN-07 17:55:00 to 29-JUN-07 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported Rock Creek was out of its banks with several inches of fast flowing water over the road.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 09:50:00 to 30-JUN-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water two feet deep was flowing across 12th road between Wayside and Shetland. Also, 16th and 17th Rd. between Reaper and Quail is flooded.

Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 29-JUN-07 18:00:00 to 30-JUN-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE ROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

With heavy rain and thunderstorms, the Neosho River reaches a moderate flood stage and continues to flood with intermittent heavy rains continuing through the end of the month. By the morning of the 30th, some major highways are flooded. By the evening of the 30th, Leroy is landlocked by flooded roads. Flooding continues into July.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 29-JUN-07 10:11:00 to 29-JUN-07 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Bridge crossing Middle Creek under water 2 miles east of 59 highway on Hamilton road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 10:57:00 to 30-JUN-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fast flowing water crossing the road at Vermont and Douglas. Depth unknown.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 09:14:00 to 30-JUN-07 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covering 4300 block of Allen Terrace. Water completely covers the 600 block of Marshall road. It is impassable.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-07 17:00:00 to 28-JUN-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANTOUL
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Locally heavy rain produced lowland and small stream flooding along  Middle creek west of Rantoul. Also, a small creek near highway 59 spilled over Rock Creek road.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 30-JUN-07 11:38:00 to 30-JUN-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENEMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Hwy 75 bridge was covered by the flooded Salt Creek just south of Lyndon. Numerous roads in the Lyndon and Quenemo areas flooded. KSNT TV reports the fire department has ordered evacuations of residences in low lying areas in Quenemo. 110 mile creek is out of its banks and water if flooding Fairlawn road.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 29-JUN-07 04:15:00 to 29-JUN-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two feet of water over the intersection of 600 road and Arkansas. Roadway was deemed impassible by local law enforcement. Numerous gravel roads under water southwest portion of Anderson county. Some areas one foot deep. 6.5 inches of rain measured in 30 hours. Every unpaved road has water running over them.