FLOOD WATCH UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Marion-Harvey-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Wichita, Peabody, Attica, Harper,
Haysville, Anthony, Wellington, Bel Aire, Valley Center, Newton,
Marion, Park City, Hillsboro, and Derby
1222 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas, including
the following counties, in Central Kansas, Marion. In South
Central Kansas, Harper, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will impact the region
this afternoon through tonight. Pockets of very heavy
rainfall and localized flooding are likely, along with the
potential for rises and rivers and streams.
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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
Marion County Emergency Management KS
203 S 4th St
Marion, KS 66861
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-382-2144
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