May 30, 2001
Heavy rain to the tune of 8 inches fell near Portis, Kansas, causing the North Fork of the Solomon River to flood near Portis, and the South Fork to flood near Osborne. The river crested 3.9 feet above flood stage at Portis, and about 0.5 feet above flood stage at Osborne. One house was evacuated down stream of Portis, and U. S. Highway 281 was closed for a short time as well. The golf course near Osborne experienced some minor overflows.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5253611). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Osborne County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.