Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
211 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

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Elk KS-
211 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following
  county, Elk.

* WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 209 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in
    the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or
    expected to begin shortly. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
    warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Howard, Moline, Longton and Elk Falls.


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.

&&

LAT...LON 3730 9600 3730 9611 3730 9619 3730 9624
      3730 9625 3730 9626 3730 9627 3730 9634
      3730 9635 3750 9634 3750 9596 3748 9596
      3739 9596 3738 9596 3734 9596 3730 9596
      3730 9598


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