Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 2:34AM CDT until May 24 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2025 - 12:34am
Expires:
May 24, 2025 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Central Kansas, including the following
counties, Chase and Marion.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 234 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 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...
Hillsboro, Marion, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City,
Lincolnville, Durham, Bazaar, Elmdale, Hymer, Tallgrass
Prairie Preserve, Tallgrass Prairie, Pilsen, Marion Lake and
Saffordville.
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.
Area Description:
Chase, KS; Marion, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS