Flood Watch

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County.

For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott...flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Marmaton River at Fort Scott.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to late Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, minor flooding begins along Mill Creek north of town due to backwater effects of the Marmaton River. Flood waters also spill across the field by the Red Barn Restaurant, on the north side of town, at the new Highway 69 Bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 38.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood