BUTLER, KS — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Whitewater River at Towanda affecting Butler County.
Whitewater River at Augusta affecting Cowley and Butler Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Whitewater River at Towanda.
* WHEN...From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The river will be out of its banks on both sides. West bank overflows impact cropland mainly in low lying areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30
Flooding in Butler, 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