Severe Flooding [05-07-07]
These photos were taken in the morning of May 7, 2007 by various community members and 49's staffers. Topeka was hardest hit.
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This is an aerial of Topeka at 22nd and Washburn, just west of Washburn. It was taken in the morning of May 7. View photo »
This is a flooded barn just east of Highway 75 about one mile north of Wakarusa View photo »
The spillway breached at Lake Sherwood flooding some high-end homes. View photo »
49 News is at Wakarusa, where severe flooding has occurred. We'll have more on this story on 49 News at 11. 18 people were taken off of rooftops in Wakarusa. View photo »
Shunganunga Creek area View photo »
Area near Shunganunga Creek in Topeka View photo »
I took this picture of my step son Trent Hodges outside our house. The water hasn't covered the entire road yet. View photo »
Cows in a field near Grantville struggle to keep their heads above water. View photo »
Cows swim for their lives in a Jefferson County field. View photo »
A car was waterlogged at the Kansas Expocentre, where at least 100 people displaced by the flood took shelter. View photo »
Coming soon, local, young television talent will shine on 49 News Kidcasts. Check back to see local kids, 4th through 8th grade, give the weather on TV.
