Flood warning issued for central Kansas rivers and creeks 

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This is KEC 59, broadcasting on a frequency of 162.55 megahertz. This broadcast originates from the National Weather Service Office in Wichita. We serve south central Kansas from tower facilities furnished by KWCHTV in North Wichita. The current time is 1.10 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Flood warning in effect until 2.15 p.m. this afternoon. What, flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected? Where, a portion of central Kansas, including the following county, McPherson. When, until 2.15 p.m. Friday. Impacts, flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-line and flood prone locations is imminent or occurring. Additional details, at 2.17 a.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow-moving thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the worn 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 Linsborg in Marquette. What, minor flooding is forecast? Where, Walnut River at Augusta? When, from this evening to tomorrow morning. At 23 feet, expect flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural flooding. Additional details, at 2 a.m. Friday, the stage was 12.5 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest at 23 feet this evening. Flood stage is 23 feet. What, moderate flooding is forecast. Where? Smoky Hill River near Mentor. When, from this afternoon to early Sunday afternoon. Impacts, at 24 feet, some lowline rural county roads begin to flood along with extensive field flooding. Additional details, at 7.45 a.m. Friday, the stage was 7.1 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 24 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. Flood stage is 20 feet. What? Minor flooding is forecast. Where, Smoky Hill River at Linsborg? When, until early Sunday morning. Impacts, at 24.5 feet, the old mootamp grounds are covered by 3 to 4 feet of flood waters. Additional details, at 7.30 a.m. Friday, the stage was 18.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 26 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 21 feet. What, minor flooding is forecast? Where, Cal Creek, New Lions. When, from late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon. Impacts, at 18 feet, some flooding of low-lying areas on bottom-line agricultural areas occurs, especially along the right bank. Possible flooding of county roads 6 miles southeast of Lyons may take place on sections of 20th Road and on 22nd Road. Additional details, at 8.30 a.m. Friday, the stage was 15.6 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18 feet just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 18 feet. Watch, moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Where? Cal Creek near Hutchinson. When, from late tonight to early Tuesday morning. Impacts, at 10.8 feet, the road floods at the intersection of 56th Avenue and Pennington Road. Wilson Road takes on water between 82nd Avenue to 95th Avenue. Additional details, at 8.15 a.m. Friday, the stage was 6.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 11 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. Flood stage is 9.5 feet. This hazardous weather outlook is proportions of central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas. For today and tonight's shower and storm chances will remain in place for today and tonight across much of the area. Very high rainfall rates and flooding will be likely with the stronger storms. See latest flood watch for additional details. A few strong to marginally severe storms will be possible this afternoon and early evening. The stronger storms will be capable of producing 55 to 65 miles per hour winds and nickel size hail. Heat indices above 100 degrees are possible this afternoon across southeast Kansas. For Saturday through Thursday, heat indices for Saturday afternoon will be in the 100 to 105 degree range across most of the area.

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