Jul 21, 2015
Numerous thunderstorms produced torrential rains across parts of South-Central Kansas for much of the afternoon and evening. Major flooding occurred. The most serious was that of a flash flood that occurred in Wichita. In parts of South and Southeast Wichita as well as West Wichita vehicles were submerged. Most of the parking lots at the Towne West Mall were flooded to depths around 3 feet. Rainfalls from 3-6 inches were widespread. Many streets were barricaded. Among them was Maple Avenue from
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 595451). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Harper County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.