Flood Warning for... Marion County in central Kansas... * Until 100 PM CDT Thursday.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Flood Warning for...
Marion County in central Kansas...
* Until 100 PM CDT Thursday.
* At 1033 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
Flooding has begun in the Geneseo area this evening. Flooding is
expected as the heavy rain progresses to the east.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Florence, Goessel, Burns,
Lincolnville, Ramona, Lehigh, Durham, Tampa, Lost Springs, Marion
Lake and Pilsen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Address/Location
Marion County Emergency Management KS
203 S 4th St
Marion, KS 66861
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-382-2144
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning