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South Central Planning Commission State of Kansas
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 :: 08:12 a.m. CDT

Alert

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

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