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Wichita Under Flood Watch After 101 MPH Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands

Evergy crews continue to assess storm damage, reconnecting thousands of customers knocked offline by early-morning 101 mph gusts

A tree lays on top of a car in Delano Tuesday morning after strong winds passed through Wichita in the early morning hours.
A series of power lines collapsed early Tuesday morning near Lincoln and Washington after a storm brought 100 mph wind gusts through the Wichita area.
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Overview

  • A severe storm hit Wichita on June 17 with wind gusts up to 101 MPH at Eisenhower National Airport, blowing roofs off buildings and toppling trees
  • Over 30,000 Evergy customers lost power across Kansas, including more than 15,000 in Sedgwick County, and crews remained in the field as of Tuesday afternoon
  • The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Sedgwick and surrounding counties until 1 PM Wednesday due to ongoing heavy rainfall
  • Emergency responders reported downed trees and snapped power poles blocking roads, and vehicles stranded by rising floodwaters on city streets
  • The city of Wichita urged residents to use its 'report an issue' app and website to flag downed trees and storm hazards for faster cleanup