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City of Medicine Lodge, KS
Wednesday June 30th, 2021 :: 08:44 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 11:45AM

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Barber County in south central Kansas...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 843 AM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Highway 2 is closed west of Kiowa due to two feet of water covering the road. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kiowa, Hardtner and Hazelton. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BARBER, KS

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Address/Location
City of Medicine Lodge, KS
114 W 1st Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-886-3908

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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:
Flash Flood Warning

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