Flood Warning for Montgomery, KS; Wilson, KS
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Where: Verdigris River at Independence. When: From Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County. Verdigris River at Independence affecting Montgomery and Wilson Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Verdigris River at Independence.
WHEN
From Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 31.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. Flood stage is 30.0 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 Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.