...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
Expires: Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 pm
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
WHAT...Localized flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in south central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.
WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, city streets, underpasses, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Off-and-on scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms remain likely across the region today and tonight, gradually exiting to the east Thursday. Pockets of heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
Expires: Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 pm
WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington.
WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.
IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters cover several low lying spots along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes to
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 20.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday morning at 800 AM CDT.