FINNEY, KS; Hodgeman, KS; Lane, KS; Ness, KS; S… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas, including the following counties, in southwest Kansas, Finney and Hodgeman. In west central Kansas, Lane, Ness and Scott.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 PM CDT, Emergency manage
Flooding in Finney, KS; Hodgeman, KS; Lane, KS; Ness, KS; Scott, 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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