Flash flood warning for Wabaunsee County
3:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning for northern Wabaunsee County until 6:30 p.m.
At 3:24 p.m., Doppler radar indicated very heavy rain from a thunderstorm over the warned area. Radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen over the warned area. Thunderstorms are expected to continue to move across the warned area and another 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is possible.
Locations impacted include Alma, Maple Hill, McFarland and Paxico. This includes interstate 70 between mile markers 323 and 346.
Flood waters have already caused the closure of portion of K-99 in the county. Find out how long the closure is expected to last.
Runoff from this storm will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks and streams and low lying areas are subject to flash flooding.
Do not drive into areas where the water covers the road. Learn more flood safety information by following the link below.
Severe weather safety
KTKA 49 News wants to keep you and your family safe in severe weather. Find out the guidelines to surviving a tornado and flash flood, plus watch a public serve announcement by 49 Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller and famed broadcaster Bill Kurtis on our weather safety page.
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