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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Wichita KS

722 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024



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Neosho KS-Wilson KS-

722 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024



...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.



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

  counties, Neosho and Wilson.



* WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT Wednesday.



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

  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads 

  remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to 

  excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are 

  inundated with water and may not be passable.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 720 PM CDT, Local law enforcement continues to report

    flooding, with additional rainfall expected tonight.

  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...

    Parsons, Chanute, Neodesha, Fredonia, Erie, St. Paul, Thayer,

    Altoona, Buffalo, Galesburg, Benedict, Stark, New Albany,

    Earlton, Coyville, Chanute Airport, Lake Parsons, South Mound

    and Buxton.





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 3773 9596 3773 9509 3738 9509 3739 9596





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Lawson