RENO, KS; Rice, KS — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...
Cow Creek near Hutchinson affecting Rice and Reno Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cow Creek near Hutchinson.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The low water crossing on Wilson Rd between 69th Ave to 82nd Ave floods. Expect water depth near 4 inches to a width of 5 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 3.1 feet and rising. -
Flooding in Reno, KS; Rice, 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.
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