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WGUS43 KICT 192228
FLWICT

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

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Ellsworth KS-Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
528 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
    the warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Russell, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Lincoln, Lucas,
    Gorham, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Beverly, Milberger, Bunker
    Hill, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, Ellsworth Airport,
    Russell Airport and Westfall.


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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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LAT...LON 3870 9900 3870 9902 3870 9903 3893 9903
      3908 9848 3918 9813 3896 9793 3883 9793
      3882 9793 3881 9793 3880 9793 3870 9793
      3870 9849 3870 9898


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