Weather Alert in Kansas
Flood Watch issued June 6 at 12:09AM MDT until June 7 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Dodge City KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Meade; Clark; Comanche; Barber
DESCRIPTION: Heavy rains have left areas soils saturated to the point any additional rainfall will become excess runoff especially in areas south of the highway 400 corridor. Additional rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is expected between 7 pm and midnight in the southwestern most counties, leading to scattered to even numerous instances flash flooding in the watch area This Evening. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas, including the following counties, in south central Kansas, Barber and Comanche. In southwest Kansas, Clark and Meade. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rains have left areas soils saturated to the point any additional rainfall will become excess runoff especially in areas south of the highway 400 corridor. Additional rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is expected between 7 pm and midnight, leading to scattered flash flooding in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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.
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