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Woodson County Sheriff's Office
Sunday July 3rd, 2022 :: 06:31 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:30PM Sunday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Wilson and Woodson.

* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, city streets, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. Low-water crossings may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated very heavy rain due to slow-moving thunderstorms. Flooding of creeks, streams, city streets, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. Low-water crossings may not be passable. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WILSON, KS ... WOODSON, KS

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Woodson County Sheriff's Office
105 W Rutledge St
Yates Center, KS 66783

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-625-8640

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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