Active AlertsRussell

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of central Kansas, including the following counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell.
When: Until 1145 PM CDT.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Wilson, Lincoln, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Galatia, Susank, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake and Ash Grove.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't drown.

TORNADO WATCH 214 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KANSAS BARTON ELLSWORTH LINCOLN RUSSELL SALINE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ELLSWORTH, GREAT BEND, LINCOLN, RUSSELL, SALINA, SYLVAN GROVE, AND WILSON.

At 939 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Otis, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Hazard: Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include Hoisington, Wilson, Dorrance, Albert, Olmitz, Milberger, Galatia, and Susank. This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 200 and 205.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central Kansas. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.