SUMNER, KS — ...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* WHEN...From early this morning to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be expected, especially along the right bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:16 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river i
Flooding in Sumner, 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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