Aug 21, 2017
From August 21st through the 22nd, multiple rounds of heavy rain fell, with some of the highest totals observed over the southwestern portions of the Kansas City metro area and other locations south of Kansas City. Widespread amounts of 4 to 6 were recorded, with isolated reports of 8 to nearly 10. In addition to numerous roads and some schools closed due to widespread flooding, record crests were made on Indian Creek at State Line Road as well as in Overland Park. Several water rescues were mad
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 718670). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Atchison County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.