Flood — Leavenworth, Kansas

2001-06-19 to 2001-06-22 · Leavenworth, Kansas

Event narrative

Record flood for Stranger Creek at Easton. More than 10 inches of rain was reported in the headwaters of Stranger Creek in Atchison county. Major flooding was experienced south of Easton into Tonganoxie. The crest at Easton was 25.90 feet or 8.90 feet above flood stage. Extensive damage was found in Easton. In addition...a bridge crossing the creek near Linwood was destroyed. Also several roads were washed out.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5253772. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.