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Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 5:22 AM Sep. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of north central Kansas, including the following counties, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Phillips, Rooks and Smith and Nebraska, including the following counties, Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Dawson, Fillmore, Franklin, Furnas, Gosper, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Howard, Kearney, Merrick, Nance, Nuckolls, Phelps, Polk, Sherman, Thayer, Valley, Webster and York.
When: From this evening through Thursday evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - After a wet period last week with much of the area seeing 3 to 5 inches of rainfall, another prolonged light to moderate rain event will impact the entire Watch area. Periodic showers are expected today, but tonight into Thursday will be the primary period to see heavier rain rates and excessive runoff, especially Wednesday into Thursday. Another 3 to 5 inches of rain is possible over the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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

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