Another round of heavy rain producing thunderstorms gave flash flooding. The city of Topeka made nearly 500 water rescues due to the flash flooding. The community of Wakarusa also had a few water rescues as well. The accumulation of rain from this episode along with earlier rains the last several days was bringing moderate or greater flooding to some of the major rivers in the area. This river flooding lasted for several more days. The heavy rain episodes of the last several days produced widespread amounts of three to six inches with some amounts along the Kansas river basin of nearly nine inches. An unofficial report in the Topeka area had nearly a foot of rain falling within this 48 hour period. Flooding from this episode and previous flooding the past few days brought local disaster emergency declarations for Osage, Lyon, Shawnee, Washington and Douglas counties. This action qualified these counties for state and federal aid. Shawnee, Osage, Lyon and Douglas counties qualified for FEMA funds.

Flood in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 20:00:00 to 08-MAY-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moderate or greater flooding on Mill Creek immediate reach of gage vicinity of Washington. Flood damage to county and township roads, bridges, culverts, solid waste department and rural water district.

Flash Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 01:25:00 to 07-MAY-07 06:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Shawnee county dispatch reported water rescues were being conducted along the Shunganunga Creek. Water entering residences south of Washburn University. Almost 500 water rescues were completed in the city of Topeka.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 01:40:00 to 07-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Report of water flowing over K-99 north of town. This portion of the road has been barricaded by law enforcement. Unofficial reports of 5 to 6 inches of rain received. The police department reported water damage and several evacuations took place.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 03:03:00 to 07-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County dispatch reporting water over much of highway 56 from Scranton to Burlingame to Osage City. Water flowing over highway 56 was reported to be 1 to 2 feet deep in places. Parts of K-31 also had water flowing over the road. There were a couple of residences in Burlingame that had to be evacuated due to flood waters entering the homes.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 04:18:00 to 07-MAY-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water reported flowing over highway 56 in town.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 10:45:00 to 08-MAY-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate or greater flooding along the reach of the Marais Des Cygnes river in the vicinity of Ottawa. The Ottawa flood gates are closed. Flooding of lowland areas and county roads occurred.

Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 00:30:00 to 07-MAY-07 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Persistent heavy rain through the predawn and early forenoon hours brought flooding of streets and creeks in and around Garnett. Unofficial estimates of three to four inches of rain were received during this time. One water rescue was made of a motorist swept away by high water. Some rural roads and small bridges were also flooded.

Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate or greater flooding...including flooding of rural roads...in the immediate reach of the gages on the Cottonwood near Emporia, the Neosho river near Emporia, the Neosho River near Neosho Rapids and near Reading on the Marais Des Cygnes.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 05:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused a smoking roof to collapse injuring 6 people...none seriously. Also, Muddy Creek is out of it's banks and is beginning to run over highway 24.

Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 06:00:00 to 08-MAY-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKARUSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Most homes in the town of Wakarusa inundated with flood waters from the Wakarusa River. Water rescues of 22 residents stranded on their rooftops were conducted by the fire department. The rescues were hampered by floating propane tanks. Numerous roads in the county were closed by flood waters. Topeka city schools and some surrounding schools canceled classes. 500 water rescues were made in Topeka...300 along the Shunganunga Creek alone. The Rossville nursing home evacuated it's residents as a caution of flooding due to Cross Creek. Lake Sherwood, southwest of Topeka, reported water three feet above the emergency spillway. Numerous county roads were closed due to the flooding. Lowland flooding continued in the vicinity of Topeka with moderate or greater flooding along the Kansas River.

Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 08:57:00 to 08-MAY-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 255.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report that several county roads are closed due to water covering the roads. Also several road closures within Lawrence city limits. Report of a non-emergency water rescue for a resident who had water all around their house. Lowland flooding along immediate reach of the Kansas River due to moderate or greater flooding.