Residents in Kansas Say Tuesday Flooding Is the Worst They’ve Ever Seen

Current Road Closures Due to Flooding

Flooding has caused additional road closures locally. As of 9:00 a.m. this is the current list of road closures.

Residents in Kansas say Tuesday flooding is the worst they’ve ever seen

By Kate Devine Click here for updates on this story     VALLEY CENTER, Kansas (KAKE) — Streets in Valley Center turned into rivers Tuesday as heavy rain swept across Sedgwick County, leaving residents shocked by the scale of the flooding. People living in the area say it’s the worst flooding they’ve ever experienced in the city. “It looks like a river,” said Jordan Kistler, who lives on one of the hardest-hit corners. “I saw a car try to drive t…

Wichita-area roads remain closed following Tuesday flooding

The message from Sedgwick County is to avoid driving roads that appear to be flooded.

Valley Center residents in Kansas say Tuesday flooding is the worst they’ve ever seen

In Valley Center, residents waded through knee-deep water, some checking on neighbors and helping drivers who had to abandon their stalled vehicles.

Gov. Kelly issues state of disaster emergency in Kansas due to flooding

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday, June 3, declared a state of disaster emergency in Kansas due to flooding from Tuesday's storms. It was declared due to heavy rainfall, which has impacted portions of the state and has the potential to cause flooding and flash flooding. Storm damage reported across the Kansas City metro This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance. "Flood waters can be deceptive…

Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for flooding

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rainfall and potential flooding and flash flooding.