Flood Advisory for Decatur, KS; Rawlins, KS
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE
A portion of northwest Kansas, including the following counties, Decatur and Rawlins.
WHEN
Until 345 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1159 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Standing water was reported along the Beaver Creek on the west side of Atwood. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Atwood, Herndon, Ludell, Blakeman, Beardsley and Traer.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.