COWLEY, KS; Sumner, KS — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Cowley and Sumner Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters begin to over flow the banks. Minor low land flooding can be expected along the creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet ea
Flooding in Cowley, KS; 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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