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Flood Watch

Active

Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 2, 4:00 AM CDT

Issued Oct 1, 9:00 AM CDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following counties, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon and Osage.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - One more round of rain is expected today. Widespread additional totals of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected, with isolated totals of around 3 inches. Coupled with the 1 to 4 inches of rain that has fallen over the past 36 hours, flooding is possible.

Instructions

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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