Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 12:52AM CDT until September 17 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 10:52pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Kansas, including the following
county, Trego.
* WHEN...Until noon CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of slow
moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1248 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned
area. Between 3.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This new flood warning replaces the previous flash flood
warnings which were in effect. Flash flooding is no longer a
significant risk.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Voda.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Trego, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS