MONTGOMERY, KS; Wilson, KS — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County.
Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County.
Verdigris River at Independence affecting Montgomery and Wilson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Verdigris River at Independence.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and bottom land can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DE
Flooding in Montgomery, KS; Wilson, 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