Flood in Atchison County, Kansas

Flood June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019 · Atchison County, Kansas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy spring rains caused ongoing flooding along the Missouri River to Continue through the month. Some locations along the Missouri River experienced major flooding at times during the month. Damage estimates from roads washed out and crop damage are unknown at this time.

The wider storm

Heavy late winter and spring precipitation, mixed with a loaded snow pack caused the Missouri River to flood in March. Consistent heavy rains continued the Missouri River flooding into and through June. Some locations along the Missouri River were in major flood for several weeks as heavy rains continued. While the flooding continued through June, there was some gradual and steady improvement across the Missouri River flood plain by the end of the month.

Began near Atchison (39.7634, -95.0932).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 840594. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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