From August 21st through the 22nd, multiple rounds of heavy rain fell, with some of the highest totals observed over the southwestern portions of the Kansas City metro area and other locations south of Kansas City. Widespread amounts of 4 to 6 were recorded, with isolated reports of 8 to nearly 10. In addition to numerous roads and some schools closed due to widespread flooding, record crests were made on Indian Creek at State Line Road as well as in Overland Park. Several water rescues were made overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, with one fatality due to flooding. The fatality occurred on the east side of HWY 69 near 363rd St in Miami County, where deep rushing water was present. More information can be found at the dedicated website for this event from the NWS in Pleasant Hill. https://www.weather.gov/eax/SignificantFloodingEventofAugust21st-22nd2017 .

Flash Flood in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 21-AUG-17 19:00:00 to 21-AUG-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over roadways near Cummings.

Flash Flood in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 21-AUG-17 19:47:00 to 21-AUG-17 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over the roadways near Cummings.

Flash Flood in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 21-AUG-17 21:25:00 to 22-AUG-17 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kansas HWY 5 was shutdown near 7 Mile Creek, due to water flowing over the road.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 21-AUG-17 23:56:00 to 22-AUG-17 02:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLATHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several feet of running water was reported running over the road at 143rd and Locust.

Flash Flood in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 22-AUG-17 02:40:00 to 22-AUG-17 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads were closed across Miami County due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 22-AUG-17 03:11:00 to 22-AUG-17 06:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

HWY 69 at 359th St was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 22-AUG-17 03:12:00 to 22-AUG-17 06:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

US HWY 169 was closed just south of Spring Hill due to flooding on the roadway.

Flash Flood in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 22-AUG-17 03:50:00 to 22-AUG-17 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A vehicle hydroplaned off the road on HWY 69 near 363rd Street. The vehicle left the roadway, then sank into the flooded ditch alongside the road. An occupant in the vehicle perished.

Flood in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 22-AUG-17 21:15:00 to 23-AUG-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous vehicles were running into roadways at 231st and Millwood, along Stranger Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 21-AUG-17 21:00:00 to 21-AUG-17 21:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 63 mph measured wind gust.

Flood in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 22-AUG-17 07:52:00 to 22-AUG-17 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNETH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A family was stranded on a roof at 151st and Kenneth.