Moisture plume from the Southwest United States spread northeast towards the plains and interacted with a stationary boundary to produce a deluge of rainfall across Central and South Central Kansas.  Rainfall amounts were generally around 5 inches, however isolated amounts reached up to 11.00 inches on the West side of Wichita, Kansas.  Wichita Mid Continent Airport reported the greatest 24 rainfall total (10.31 inches) in its history.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:33:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 135.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rainfall amounts of 10.80 inches caused widespread flooding across Valley Center.  Hit the hardest was the Praire Lakes subdivision, where the large amount of rain caused the retention pond around the subdivision to rise rapidly and flood basements and stall cars. The Valley Center school district dismissed students early due to the high water and blocked access in and out of Valley Center.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 12:48:00 to 13-SEP-08 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 35 (The Kansas Turnpike) was closed due to high water at mile marker 16. This 2 mile stretch of road closure caused interstate traffic to be diverted at the Wellington, Kansas exit (mile marker 19) through Wellington, which then returned to the interstate at the South Haven, Kansas  (mile marker 4) interchange.

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 09:34:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEABODY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over County Road 40th at Timber Road and Upland Road.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:30:00 to 12-SEP-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.04M
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine to twelve inches of rainfall during the morning commute hours causing widespread street flooding of roadways up to 2 to 3 feet deep on the West side of the City of Wichita. Law enforcement officials reported 150 people were rescued from vehicles or evacuated because of the high water.  114 homes reported some type of surface flooding due to the heavy rainfall and sewers and sump pumps backed up into 141 more homes.  This unprecedented amount of rainfall mainly fell during a five hour period, reminding some of the Halloween Flood of 1998.  The large amount of rainfall caused the Cowskin/Calfskin Creek to once again come out of its banks, flooding homes in the Dells and Hidden Lakes Subdivision.  35 people were evacuated from the Park West Retirement home along the banks of the creek. Calls about stalled vehicles overwhelmed towing businesses across the city.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 07:01:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread heavy rains of 8 to 10 inches caused flooding of numerous county roads across Northern Sedgwick County. One fatality occurred to the south of the town of Sedgwick, near the 11200 block of North West, when a stalled motorist apparently attempted to flee his vehicle and was swept into the ditch by the fast moving water and drowned.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:39:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Almost 6 inches of rainfall overwhelmed the sewer and flood control systems in and around Park City.  This caused the closure of portions of 53rd Street, Hydraulic and Broadway through town.  Crews were called into to sandbag in and around The Park City Hall near 61st and Hydraulic.

Heavy Rain in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 10:30:00 to 12-SEP-08 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGO
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A vehicle traveling north, hit water standing on the roadway and lost control south of Rago on Kansas Highway 14. The driver of the car was injured when his left arm/elbow went through the drivers window.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:31:00 to 12-SEP-08 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported that a mobile home park was being evacuated due to high water in the town of Douglass.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:59:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water ran over numerous roads across the county.  Fast runnnig water covered the road along Highway 81 west of Belle Plaine and also south of Belle Plaine on Oliver near 60th Avenue.  A water rescue was performed at 60th Avenue when a pickup truck tried to drive through 2 feet deep water and became stranded when his truck was pushed off the road.  A local resident with an airboat helped in the rescue.

Flash Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 04:52:00 to 12-SEP-08 10:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported 5 miles west of Winfield.

Flash Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:53:00 to 12-SEP-08 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cowley Highway 3 had water over the road 4 miles south of Udall.

Flash Flood in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 11-SEP-08 20:02:00 to 12-SEP-08 06:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A local observer reported 5.25 inches of rain along Paradise Creek.  This caused roads to flood along the creek and washed out some small bridges.

Flash Flood in HARPER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 03:35:00 to 12-SEP-08 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTHONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kansas Highway 44 east of Anthony and Kansas State road 179 south of Anthony were closed due to high water. Also, many county roads were closed throughout the county.

Heavy Rain in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 04:10:00 to 12-SEP-08 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Reported by: Public

There was 5.63 inches of rainfall reported in Rose Hill during the morning hours.

Flash Flood in HARPER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 03:38:00 to 12-SEP-08 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A foot of water was reported over Highway 160 in the town of Harper. Water ran curb to curb along Highway 160 through town. Portions of South Pine and South Central were barricaded.  A Harper police partol car had to be removed from service after water flooded the interior.

Heavy Rain in HARPER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 17:00:00 to 12-SEP-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTICA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was 3.80 inches of rainfall reported at Attica High School.

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 09:34:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over county road 190th at Mustang.

Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 07:00:00 to 15-SEP-08 07:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 255.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rapidly rising water along the Walnut River caused the Winfield Fairgrounds to flood.  This flood caused the rapid evacuation of thousands of campers who had come to claim thier spot for the annual Walnut Valley Festival. Muddy conditions caused by up to 3.50 inches of rainfall lead to many of the campers to be pulled or towed out of the effected area.  The water inundated the main grandstand and most of the stages, causing superfical damage but mainly caused some minor road damage.

Heavy Rain in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:45:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Observer reported 6.50 inches of rainfall in Park City.

Heavy Rain in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 12-SEP-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wichita Mid Continent Airport measured its all time greatest 24 hour rainfall total of 10.31 inches.

Heavy Rain in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 12-SEP-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Reported by: Public

An observer reported 9.81 inches of rain during the event.

Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 00:59:00 to 13-SEP-08 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding along the Ninnescah River lead to evacuations in the Ponderosa area west of Belle Plaine.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:47:00 to 12-SEP-08 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two water rescues took place in Augusta in and around Augusta City Lake, near Gavin Park.  One vehicle near Gavin park was engulfed by the high water, stranding the motorist.

Heavy Rain in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:05:00 to 12-SEP-08 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of rainfall fell over Augusta in a six hour period.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 07:30:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 138.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Almost 10 inches of rainfall closed roads in the town of Maize and just to the south of Maize.  Numerous homes reported flooded basements.   The high waters forced the Maize USD 266 school district to dismiss classes early due to the lack of open roads.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:38:00 to 12-SEP-08 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 310.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall amounts of 6.40 inches lead to widespread reports of water over county roads southwest of Wichita.

Heavy Rain in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 07:30:00 to 12-SEP-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A National Weather Service employee measured 10.10 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 17:00:00 to 12-SEP-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 8.00 inches of rainfall for the storm.

Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 19:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Raging water along the Chikaskia River caused 5 teenagers to become trapped, as they were rafting down the river.  The water rescue that followed lead to 3 emergency workers ending up in the water along with the stranded teenagers. A volunteer firefighter then attempted to make an individual rescue, but lost his balance, and was swept under by the strong current.  The man later died from injuries sustained during the rescue.

Heavy Rain in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:51:00 to 12-SEP-08 05:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported 4.4 inches of rainfall since midnight.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:01:00 to 12-SEP-08 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered the road for a good portion of the day on Highway 77 north of El Dorado.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 09:15:00 to 12-SEP-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kansas Highway 49 north of Conway Springs and Kansas HIghway 42 near Suppesville were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 12-SEP-08 05:53:00 to 12-SEP-08 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cowley County Road 2 just east of Rock had water over the road.