Flood Warning for Kingman, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Considerable flooding occurs along the right upstream bank and left downstream bank. Less overflows occurs along right...
Official alert brief
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
WHERE
Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock.
WHEN
Until early tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 10.0 feet, Considerable flooding occurs along the right upstream bank and left downstream bank. Less overflows occurs along right downstream bank. Expect flooding of pastureland near SE 160th Avenue Bridge.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 2:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
Instructions
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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.