Flood Watch until 12:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in South Central Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BUTLER ... GREENWOOD ... WOODSON ... ALLEN ... COWLEY ... ELK ... WILSON ... NEOSHO ... CHAUTAUQUA ... MONTGOMERY ... LABETTE
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. 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WOODSON followed by your message, to 888777
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