Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Topeka KS
847 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

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Clay KS-Geary KS-Riley KS-
847 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast
  Kansas, including the following counties, in east central Kansas,
  Geary. In north central Kansas, Clay. In northeast Kansas, Riley.

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Wakefield, Milford and Milford Lake.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

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LAT...LON 3927 9680 3921 9674 3913 9682 3913 9696
      3913 9698 3913 9701 3913 9708 3913 9710
      3924 9710


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