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Flash Flood Warning
Issued at Sun 3:21 AM Apr. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.
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Flood Watch
Issued at Sun 3:27 AM Apr. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the followingcounties, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon and Osage.* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Flood Warning
Issued at Sun 5:31 AM Apr. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.This product along with additional weather and stream information isavailable at www.weather.gov/top/.

Description

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inKansas...Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett affecting Anderson County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett.* WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow evening.* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Flood waters overflow the north bank andflood cultivated fields north of the creek.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 5:17 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.1feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stageearly tomorrow afternoon.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.