Avvisi meteorologici, Cherokee County Ambulance District 3 Headquarters

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 3:33AM CDT until June 28 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following county, Cherokee. * WHEN...Until 400 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 333 AM CDT, The Department of Transportation reported flooding from previous heavy rain in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Cherokee, Weir, Scammon, West Mineral, Treece, Lowell, Roseland, Crestline, Neutral, Stippville, Skidmore, Riverton, Carona and Lawton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:06AM CDT until June 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Spring River above Baxter Springs affecting Cherokee County. For the Spring River...including Carthage, Waco, Baxter Springs... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Spring River above Baxter Springs. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The south end of Kiwanis Park floods. Water crosses Mickey Mantle Blvd in the park. Water level rises to the flag pole on the north side of the park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM CDT Saturday was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 06/01/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.