ATCHISON, KS; Leavenworth, KS — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Stranger Creek at Easton affecting Atchison and Leavenworth Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Stranger Creek at Easton.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water enters low-lying fields south of Easton. At 18.0 feet, 1st street in Easton and 231st street north and south of Easton begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 17.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Atchison, KS; Leavenworth, 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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