Flash Flood — Wabaunsee, Kansas

1996-05-31 · near Hessdale, Wabaunsee, Kansas

Wider weather episode

Torrential rainfall of 4 to 10 inches in about 4 hours caused widespread and severe flash flooding across all of Wabaunsee county, especially the south half of the county. All creeks and streams were out of banks with most rural roads watered covered, flooded and/or damaged due to the heavy rain. The death occurred when a motorist returning home was overtaken by the high water at a creek crossing about 1/4 mile east of Hessdale, and about 3 miles from the man's home. The car was found the next day about 1/4 mile downstream from the crossing while the mans body was found about 3/4 mile downstream, about 15 to 18 hours after estimated time of the incident and death. The man was presummed to have drowned but had a minor medical problem. M59IW

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5555387. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.