Flood Warning
Until Sep 24, 11:00 AM CDT
Grant, KS; Hamilton, KS; Kearny, KS; Morton, KS; Stanton, KS
The full text and what to do
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Grant County in southwestern Kansas... Southeastern Hamilton County in southwestern Kansas... Western Kearny County in southwestern Kansas... Northeastern Morton County in southwestern Kansas... Eastern Stanton County in southwestern Kansas...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT /1000 AM MDT/ Tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 455 AM CDT /355 AM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 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... Kendall and Big Bow. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.