Aug 14, 2024
Upper air analysis on the morning of August 14th showed troughing over the Pacific Northwest and a shortwave ridge with its axis positioned over the upper Mississippi River Valley. Divergence aloft over the central Great Plains developed two areas of low pressure at the surface as analyzed by Weather Prediction Center surface analysis maps. One low pressure was centered over South Dakota, the other in northwest Kansas. The two low pressures were connected by a stationary front, and a warm front
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1207354). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Douglas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.