Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 7:05AM CDT until September 17 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 5:05am
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Kansas, including the following
county, Gove.
* WHEN...Until noon CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1100 PM CDT, the public reported flooding within the
warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of East Central Gove County
- 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Gove, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS