Flood Watch for Russell; Lincoln; Barton +10 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE
Portions of central and south central Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. In south central Kansas, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner.
WHEN
From late tonight through Friday morning.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Several rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall are expected from late tonight through early Friday morning. While not everyone will see flooding from rainfall, it appears likely that several locations will receive enough rainfall to cause flooding concerns.
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.