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WGUS43 KICT 200438
FLWICT

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1138 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

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Barton KS-Ellsworth KS-Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
1138 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by Sunday evening`s excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Central Kansas, including the following
  counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell.

* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of various creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is likely. Some roads and low-water
  crossings will likely remain flooded overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated the threat for
    widespread heavy rainfall has ended over central Kansas.
    However, excessive runoff from very heavy rainfall Sunday
    evening will likely support continued flooding concerns in
    the warned area overnight.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Russell, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Holyrood, Sylvan
    Grove, Geneseo, Dorrance, Lorraine, Milberger, Bunker Hill,
    Susank, Wilson State Park, Ellsworth Airport, Wilson Lake,
    Odin, Russell Airport, Kanopolis Lake and Kanopolis State
    Park.


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 3899 9885 3903 9843 3888 9793 3852 9792
      3852 9848 3863 9888 3887 9901


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Kleinsasser