Flash Flood in Doniphan County, Kansas

Flash Flood September 13, 2016 · Doniphan County, Kansas

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

There was waist-deep water reported over the bridge along Ashpointe Road. The amount of damages to the highway is unknown.

The wider storm

On the evening of September 13, widespread thunderstorm activity brought areas of flooding across northern Missouri and eastern Kansas. The extent of the impacts were several roads closed as a result of flowing and standing water. Rainfall amounts were very excessive, with some area reporting over 7 inches of rain. The highest report was in Doniphan County Kansas where over 11 inches of rain fell. Fortunately, there were no injuries and damage appeared to be minimal.

Began near Leona (39.7900, -95.3200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 660083. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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