Wednesday’s storm resulted in flooding on the Spring River in Baxter Springs, where Kiwanis Park and Riverside Park were almost completely underwater on Thursday, with waters continuing to rise.
Floodwaters had also risen near Military Ave., submerging Seventh Street and reaching the treads of the M60 tank on display at the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. While picnic tables located just north of the museum were completely underwater before noon on Thursday, however, the museum itself was unaffected by the flooding and remained open.
(Read more: Pittsburg Morning Sun)