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FLWICT



BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Wichita KS

717 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024



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Allen KS-Chautauqua KS-Cowley KS-Labette KS-Montgomery KS-Neosho

KS-Wilson KS-Woodson KS-

717 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024



...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT SUNDAY...



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



* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including 

  the following counties, in South Central Kansas, Cowley. In 

  Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, 

  Wilson and Woodson.



* WHEN...Until 1215 AM CDT.



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

  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water 

  crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 717 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...

    Independence, Chanute, Iola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Cherryvale,

    Caney, Humboldt, Yates Center, Sedan, La Harpe, Gas, Moran,

    Thayer, Altoona, Elk City, Buffalo, Tyro, Neosho Falls and

    Peru.





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 3730 9596 3804 9572 3803 9509 3734 9536

      3700 9584 3700 9671





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