May 31, 1996
Torrential rainfall of 4 to 10 inches in about 4 hours caused widespread and severe flash flooding across all of Wabaunsee county, especially the south half of the county. All creeks and streams were out of banks with most rural roads watered covered, flooded and/or damaged due to the heavy rain. The death occurred when a motorist returning home was overtaken by the high water at a creek crossing about 1/4 mile east of Hessdale, and about 3 miles from the man's home. The car was found the next d
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5555387). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wabaunsee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.