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WGUS43 KICT 191616
FLWICT

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1116 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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McPherson KS-Marion KS-
1116 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of Central Kansas, including the following
  counties, Marion and McPherson.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is occurring. There are numerous roads
  in the warned area closed and impassable due to flood waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1112 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area.
    Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 inch is possible in the
    warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Mcpherson, Lindsborg, Hillsboro, Marion, Moundridge, Inman,
    Peabody, Galva, Canton, Florence, Marquette, Goessel, Burns,
    Lincolnville, Ramona, Lehigh, Windom, Durham, Tampa and Lost
    Springs.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3852 9693 3852 9682 3809 9684 3809 9715
      3817 9715 3817 9792 3861 9792 3861 9693


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Metzger