Overview

• Gov. Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency and Sedgwick County enacted a local emergency, unlocking state assistance for flood response.
• Beech Factory Airport recorded 6.21 inches of rain and Valley Center logged 4.37 inches, overwhelming drainage systems.
• Sedgwick County logged 119 calls for water rescues on Tuesday as police and firefighters retrieved dozens of motorists from submerged vehicles.
• Multiple county roads and U.S. 54 ramps remain closed even as several routes have reopened following falling water levels.
• The Red Cross opened a shelter at Griffith Elementary for displaced residents, and forecasters expect clear skies with highs near 76°F on Wednesday.