Flood warning issued for central Kansas after heavy rainfall


Audio|Source: Wichita Area NOAA Weather Radio KEC59
02:44
Transcript:
Blood warning now in effect until 10 p.m. this evening. What? Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Where, a portion of central Kansas, including the following counties, McPherson and Céline. When, until 10 p.m. Tuesday. Impacts, flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low water crossings are inundated with water and may not be possible. Additional details, at 10.21 a.m., local law enforcement reported flooding continuing due to storms from last night and end this morning. Between 4 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include Salina, Linsborg, Marquette, Brooksville, Smolin, Phelan, Glendale and Salina Airport. What? Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Where, Smoky Hill River at Lunsburg? When, until late tomorrow morning. Impacts, at 21 feet, South Bank's overflows extend out to 20 feet from bank. Old New Park floods along with lowline fields in rural areas. Additional details, at 7.30 a.m. Tuesday's stage was 21.2 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest at 22.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. Flood stage is 21 feet. What, minor flooding is forecast? Where? Smoky Hill River near Mentor. When, from late tonight to early Thursday morning. Impacts at 20 feet. Flood waters offer flow the banks and agricultural fields out stream from Bridgeport to Assyria. The land flooding can be expected in the vicinity of the river. A portion of the bike trail near Burt Park in Salina floods. Additional details, at 7.45 a.m. Tuesday, the stage was 4.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to across the 20.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 20 feet. This hazardous weather outlook is proportions of central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas. For tonight no hazardous weather is expected at this time. For Wednesday through Monday shower and thunderstorm chances return Wednesday night through Friday night, with the best chances being Thursday afternoon through Thursday night.
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Location mentioned:
Salina Regional Airport, 3237 Arnold Ave, Salina, KS 67401
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