Weather Alert Watch
Minor Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory for Ellis, KS

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Expect minor overflows along the Smoky Hill River in the vicinity of Schoenchen, as lowland flooding of pasturelands initiates immediately adjacent to the river. Where: Smoky...

KSEllis, KS

Official alert brief

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Smoky Hill River Below Schoenchen 2E affecting Ellis County. For the Smoky Hill River...including Schoenchen 2E, Arnold 12N... elevated river levels are forecast.

WHAT

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

WHERE

Smoky Hill River below Schoenchen 2E.

WHEN

Until early tomorrow afternoon.

IMPACTS

At 11.0 feet, Expect minor overflows along the Smoky Hill River in the vicinity of Schoenchen, as lowland flooding of pasturelands initiates immediately adjacent to the river.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.4 feet. Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.9 feet Friday evening. Action stage is 10.0 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM CDT.