(KNZA)--A local disaster emergency has been proclaimed in Doniphan County following last week's heavy rainfall.

County Emergency Management Coordinator Julie Meng presented the disaster proclamation to the Doniphan County Commission on Monday for their approval.

Between 6 to 11 inches of rain fell in Doniphan County last Thursday evening, with an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain Friday evening

The heavy rainfall caused wide-spread damage.

The disaster proclamation will remain in effect for a period of seven says unless terminated earlier or renewed by consent of the Commission.