Weather Alert in Kansas
Flood Warning issued September 8 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Lincoln, KS
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Salt Creek At Barnard affecting Lincoln County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek at Barnard. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Expect flooding of agricultural fields to an extent of 3/4 of a mile coverage. Flood waters cover Highway 284 east of the creek bridge to around 260th Road, expect road closure. Numerous roads along and near the Salt Creek flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 24.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.
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