Abundant low level moisture streamed north into most of the Kansas during the evening and overnight hours of October 8th. 2018.   As the warm front associated with the main low pressure area in the southern plains moved north, widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms developed across much of southern and southeast Kansas.  The stalled warm front, led to numerous rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall, with numerous reports of flooding.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 05:26:00 to 08-OCT-18 09:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several county roads were reported closed due to high water.

Flood in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 06:58:00 to 08-OCT-18 09:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Elgin reported minor flooding around Elgin.

Flood in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 06:59:00 to 08-OCT-18 09:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Chautauqua reported minor flooding in town.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 07:04:00 to 08-OCT-18 10:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Highway 169 and highway 54 interchange had minor flooding, possibly due to Rock Creek rising.

Flood in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 07:29:00 to 08-OCT-18 10:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kingman county dispatch reported water over the road on 170th Avenue, between southwest 60th street and southwest 80th street.

Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 08:22:00 to 08-OCT-18 10:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A larger amount of water wad reported over the road at 210th and Lyons Road near the Big Creek.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 08:36:00 to 08-OCT-18 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Westbound lanes of highway 54 on the east side of Iola were closed due to high water and flooding along the Rock Creek. Portions of highway 169 were also closed at the intersection of highway 54 due to the flooding.

Flood in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 09:40:00 to 08-OCT-18 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENALOSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were flooded due to high water.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 10:55:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several rural roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in HARPER, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding was reported in Harper.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:05:00 to 08-OCT-18 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported in the town of Marquette.

Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:05:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Isolated street flooding was reported in Lyons. Also several county roads were closed due to high water.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:10:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several rural roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:16:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over the road just south of Wilson.

Flood in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:18:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous rural roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:27:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some flooding was reported north of the town of Sedgwick, Kansas.

Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 11:34:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A handful of rural roads were flooded across the county, mainly across southern portions of the county.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 12:10:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the road along Maple Street between 167th and 135th Streets.

Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 12:17:00 to 08-OCT-18 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOESSEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the road at 90th and Meridian street.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 13:49:00 to 08-OCT-18 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The McPherson Sentinel reported that water rose over the park benches in the Lakeside Park.

Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 16:55:00 to 08-OCT-18 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some minor street flooding was reported in Arkansas City.

Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-18 16:58:00 to 08-OCT-18 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A low water bridge was closed due to high water near the intersection of southwest Prairie Creek Road and southwest 170th Street.