BUTLER, KS; Cowley, KS — ...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Whitewater River at Towanda affecting Butler County.
Whitewater River at Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Whitewater River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Flood waters begin to flow over Southwest 70th Street just east of the river bridge located 3 miles north
Flooding in Butler, KS; Cowley, KS can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS