Flood Watch until 10:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following county, Cherokee. Portions of Missouri, including the following counties, Camden, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski and Webster.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms looks to increase in coverage overnight. Two to three inches of rain will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... MORGAN ... MILLER ... MARIES ... CAMDEN ... PULASKI ... PHELPS ... POLK ... DALLAS ... LACLEDE ... JASPER ... DADE ... GREENE ... WEBSTER ... NEWTON ... LAWRENCE ... CHRISTIAN
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
Cherokee County Emergency Management
110 W Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-1857
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:
- Flood Watch