.FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT MONDAY...
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
716 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024
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McPherson KS-Marion KS-Rice KS-
716 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Central Kansas, including the following
counties, Marion, McPherson and Rice.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen
in some areas.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mcpherson, Lyons, Hillsboro, Sterling, Moundridge, Inman,
Galva, Canton, Little River, Goessel, Chase, Bushton,
Geneseo, Ramona, Lehigh, Alden, Windom, Durham, Tampa and
Raymond.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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