Active AlertsHutchinson, KS

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 1:37 AM Jun. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansa
S: Cow Creek near Hutchinson affecting Reno and Rice Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Cow Creek near Hutchinson.
When: Until early Friday morning.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, The low water crossing on Wilson Rd between 69th Ave to 82nd Ave floods. Expect water depth near 4 inches to a width of 5 feet.
Additional Details: - At 1:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 9.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM CDT.

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