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WGUS43 KICT 272202

FLWICT



BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Wichita KS

502 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024



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Cowley KS-

502 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024



...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS EVENING...



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



* WHERE...A portion of South Central Kansas, including the following 

  county, Cowley.



* WHEN...Until 915 PM CDT.



* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying 

  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 502 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...

    Arkansas City, Winfield, Strother Field Airport and Maple

    City.





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.



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LAT...LON 3700 9672 3700 9714 3725 9712 3721 9690

      3719 9680





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Salazar