Flash Flood Warning for... Marion County in central Kansas... * Until 330 AM CDT.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Marion County in central Kansas...
* Until 330 AM CDT.
* At 1133 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Between Geneseo and Hillsboro. Between 2
and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash 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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Watch