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Flood — Wyandotte, KS

May 1, 2019

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Heavy late winter and spring precipitation, mixed with a loaded snow pack caused the Missouri River to flood in March. Consistent heavy rains continued the Missouri River flooding into and through May. Some locations along the Missouri River were in major flood for several weeks as heavy rains continued.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 831720). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Wyandotte, KS

This event is one of many recorded floods in Wyandotte County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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