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Marion County Emergency Management KS
Saturday April 27th, 2024 :: 10:27 a.m. PDT

Alert

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

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