MARSHALL, KS — ...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Blue Rapids.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 29.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Flooding in Marshall, 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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