Apr 28, 1996
Widespread rainfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches in 24 hours caused extensive flooding. A pickup truck stalled in high water in rural Saline County. By the time the owner returned to it, it was submerged under 6 feet of water. Extensive flooding of farm fields forced farmers to delay spring planting indefinitely. The Harrisburg water treatment plant reported 5.75 inches in 24 hours. A number of roads and highways were closed. Schools were closed. Saline County was declared a federal disaster area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5543413). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Saline County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.