Flood Watch until 07:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following county, Cherokee. Portions of southwest Missouri, including the following counties, Barry, Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald and Newton.
* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday 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... - Excessive rainfall of 1 to 3 inches of widespread rain and localized amounts up to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... BARTON ... JASPER ... DADE ... NEWTON ... LAWRENCE ... MCDONALD ... BARRY
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