Flood Advisory for Cheyenne, KS
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- Cheyenne
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What is happening
What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. River or stream flows are elevated. Where: Along the South Fork on the Republican River in West Central Cheyenne County in northwestern...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Bulletin details
Rainfall this afternoon of up around 3 inches has lead to a rapid rise in the South Fork on the Republican River. Rapid in bank rises are occurring. * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Along the South Fork on the Republican River in West Central Cheyenne County in northwestern Kansas... * WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 839 PM CDT, the public reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain is possible later tonight. Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Francis.
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Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 8:46PM CDT until July 28 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Goodland KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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