Wichita, Kansas
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Overview
Training showers and thunderstorms yesterday evening and into the overnight produced intense rainfall totals across far southeast Kansas, especially Montgomery county, where radar estimated 7 to 9 inches fell northwest of Independence between Elk City and Sycamore. Widespread flooding resulted, with water rescues reported in and around Independence. Tragically, there were two known fatalities near Elk City Lake.Flooding
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| Rainfall amounts across Montgomery and Labette counties | 24 hour rainfall amounts from this event | A few of the higher rainfall reports | Graph showing the rise in the level at Elk City Lake. |
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| Hydrograph showing the rapid rise in the Verdigris river at Independence | Hydrograph showing the rapid rise in the Verdigris river at Coffeyville |
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