Active AlertsRussell

What: Localized flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Northern Barton County in central Kansa
S: Ellsworth County in central Kansa
S: Lincoln County in central Kansa
S: Russell County in central Kansa
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When: Until 300 PM CDT.
Impacts: Localized flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 137 PM CDT, Off-and-on showers and thunderstorms have produced up to 5 inches of rain since yesterday across the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to around 2 inches is possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude Russell, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Lincoln, Lucas, Gorham, Sylvan Grove, Luray, Dorrance, Beverly, Barnard, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Paradise, Galatia, Susank, Waldo, Wilson State Park and Wilson Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.