Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in SW Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Impressive amounts of rainfall fell Sunday across southern Kansas. Some areas received too much rain too fast, resulting in flash flooding.

The Dodge City Fire Department rescued a driver trapped in the floodwaters under a train bridge this morning.

According to rainfall reports from Storm Team 12 Meteorologist Dean Jones, Dodge City received just over four inches of rain from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, with over two inches falling between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.

The National Weather Service in Dodge City reported that Sunday’s showers broke the record rainfall for the month of June, surpassing the previous June record of 11.17 inches in 1899.

Across Kansas, rainfall totals ranged from half an inch to almost five inches overnight. An additional 1-3 inches are possible through the remainder of Sunday.