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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Address/Location
915 East Country Road
Columbus, KS 66725

Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.cherokeecountykssheriff.com/

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  1. Advisory

    Entered: 10 years, 6 months ago

    The US 400 bypass north of Baxter Springs is now open. US 66 (Riverton) and US166 (Baxter Springs dam) continues to be closed.

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 10 years, 6 months ago

    Additional 1-3" of rain expected today. Many roads flooded. Red Cross Shelters remain open at Riverton / Baxter Springs High Schools.

  3. Alert

    Entered: 10 years, 6 months ago

    FLOOD:Spring River expected to crest at 37.3' Monday morning. Red Cross shelters at Baxter Springs High School and Riverton High School.

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 10 years, 10 months ago

    National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee County till 8:15 pm More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Cherokee County. More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 3 months ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Cherokee County in effect until 2AM Wednesday. More »

  7. Alert

    Entered: 11 years, 3 months ago

    The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Cherokee County till 8:30 pm More »

  8. Alert

    Entered: 11 years, 3 months ago

    The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee County until 8:30pm More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 9 months ago

    At this time, Highway 7 from Columbus to Scammon is open back up for regular traffic. Drive carefully! More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 9 months ago

    Due to weather conditions and flooding, Highway 7 will be closed from Columbus to Scammon until further notice. More »

  11. Alert

    Entered: 11 years, 9 months ago

    The NWS has issued a tornado watch for Cherokee County until 10 p.m. Please keep an eye on your local weather channel for further info.

  12. Alert

    Entered: 11 years, 9 months ago

    The NWS has issued a flash flood watch for Cherokee County beginning at 7pm this evening and going till tomorrow evening.

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has advised that the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Cherokee County has been cancelled. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee County until 11 PM. More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has advised a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for Southeastern Cherokee County until 9PM. More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Cherokee County until 9PM. More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Cherokee County unitl 7:45 PM. More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Cherokee County until 2 AM Tuesday morning. More »

  19. Advisory

    Entered: 11 years, 10 months ago

    The NWS has issued a significant weather advisory for Northeastern Cherokee County until 645 pm. More »

  20. Advisory

    Entered: 12 years, 1 month ago

    The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Cherokee County until 12:15AM. More »

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