May 24, 2007
A stalled frontal boundary resulted in numerous, slow-moving strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of central and south-central Kansas from the afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. In addition to large hail and high winds, very heavy rainfall amounts occurred over a short period of time, resulting in widespread urban and rural flash flooding across the area. Additionally, excessive runoff produced river and stream flooding for days, inflicting millions of
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 35921). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Harvey County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.