Training thunderstorms combined with near record atmospheric moisture values to produce 5 to 10 inch rains across parts of northeast Kansas.   Numerous inundation of roadways occurred and some rescues of residents occurred by boat during the morning of August 1.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 03:14:00 to 01-AUG-19 04:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was needed to get people out of a vehicle near Norwood, Kansas.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 04:00:00 to 01-AUG-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two vehicles inundated by flood waters in Ottawa due to flooding t-storm rains.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 04:20:00 to 01-AUG-19 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road closed near Colony due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 04:20:00 to 01-AUG-19 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flowing water over several roads in Garnett.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 06:49:00 to 01-AUG-19 08:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several homes surrounded by water due to flooding rains and back up of creek leading to Wakarusa river. Water at least one foot deep perhaps more.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 07:36:00 to 01-AUG-19 09:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Photos from KOFO radio station. Numerous buildings in Ottawa surrounded by flood waters.  Estimated depth of the water 6 to 12 inches deep.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 07:47:00 to 01-AUG-19 08:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Us 24 highway between us 59 and jefferson/douglas co line -- multiple  flooded areas and deputies are assisting  stranded motorists.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 07:47:00 to 01-AUG-19 08:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding on 25th road west of us 59 highway closed due  to flood waters.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 08:00:00 to 01-AUG-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Serious flash flooding of 12 to 20 homes in lone star impacted by flood waters. 11 water rescues took place during the overnight hours across douglas county. Waters receded by midday.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 08:20:00 to 01-AUG-19 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High water from creek backing up across Crossgate  dr. And 27th street.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 08:28:00 to 01-AUG-19 09:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of several homes surrounded by water in the town of lone star. Pictures on social media  suggest the water is several feet deep.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-19 08:30:00 to 01-AUG-19 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three water rescues have occurred near Washington creek south of lone star. The  first was in a home, the second in a vehicle  and the third was a citizen trapped on a  bridge. In addition, numerous roads in  southwestern Douglas county are closed.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-19 04:03:00 to 02-AUG-19 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets in Abilene are flooded and closed due to flowing water due to heavy rains.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-19 08:00:00 to 02-AUG-19 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight Roads remain closed between abilene and  solomon, including k4 and k43 highways.  Multiple water rescues occurred.

Flash Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-19 07:00:00 to 02-AUG-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads closed due to heavy rains of 6-8 inches which fell overnight.