Advarsler Altoona, Kansas

Flood

1.5 1.00 AM 01.00 – 1.5 5.00 PM 17.00

Flood Watch issued April 30 at 3:35PM CDT until May 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in South Central Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * WHEN...From 8 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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.

National Weather Service

Flood

1.5 0.22 AM 00.22 – 1.5 0.30 PM 12.30

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 7:22PM CDT until May 1 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * 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. 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.

National Weather Service