Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 — The first half of 2007 has been one to forget for many Kansans as blizzards, deadly tornadoes and now flooding have caused millions of dollars in damage, disrupted lives and put a dent in the state’s economy. Of the state’s 105 counties, only three _ Marion, Atchison and Jefferson _ have escaped being designated a disaster area by local, state or federal officials this year.