COWLEY, KS; Sumner, KS — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...
Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Cowley and Sumner Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Expect extensive cropland and field flooding along the creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expecte
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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