Only in Kansas !! If we get flooding it will be the 6th or 7th flood that we have gone through since moving out here October 31, 1994. Statement as of 3:54 AM CDT on July 28, 2013 ... Flood Watch now in effect from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * portions of central Kansas... south central Kansas and southeast Kansas... including the following areas... in central Kansas... Barton... Chase... Ellsworth... Lincoln... Marion... McPherson... Rice... Russell and Saline. In south central Kansas... Butler... Cowley... Harper... Harvey... Kingman... Reno... Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas... Allen... Chautauqua... Elk... Greenwood... Labette... Montgomery... Neosho... Wilson and Woodson * from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * Additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected across the region today through Tuesday morning. With 2 to 3 inches of rain having occurred across most areas since July 25th... widespread flooding is likely. * Flooding is likely... especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Significant rises on rivers are also likely. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor forecasts closely... especially those issued later today through Monday night! Be alert for possible flood warnings and be ready to take immediate action should flooding develop. Those living in flood prone areas should be especially prepared to take immediate action in case flooding becomes imminent.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 12:16:51 +0000
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