Flood Warning
.The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Cottonwood River near Florence affecting Marion County.
Cottonwood River near Plymouth affecting Lyon and Chase Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls affecting Chase County.
For the Cottonwood River...including Florence, Cottonwood Falls,
Plymouth...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Instructions:
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov
Address/Location
South Central Planning Commission State of Kansas
120 E 7th St
Newton, KS 67114
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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