Overview

• Since Monday, some Kansas counties have recorded up to 7 inches of rain in less than 48 hours, overwhelming drainage systems and rivers.
• Governor Laura Kelly declared a state of disaster emergency on June 3 to mobilize state resources and support local flood response.
• Fire departments in Wichita and Sedgwick County performed around 70 water rescues Tuesday after floodwaters reached windshield height across major roads.
• At least one person died in Dallas after his vehicle stalled under high water on Interstate 635, illustrating the regional severity of the storms.
• The National Weather Service warns that renewed heavy rain on Thursday into the weekend could further worsen already critical flood conditions.