Het weer voor Altoona

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:10PM CDT until April 29 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the followingcounties, Allen, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.* WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roadsremain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due toexcess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings areinundated with water and may not be passable.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 909 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in thewarned area. Between 3 and 9 inches of rain have fallen.Many roads are still impassable and include two U.S.Highways.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Parsons, Chanute, Iola, Eureka, Neodesha, Fredonia, Humboldt,Yates Center, Erie, Madison, St. Paul, La Harpe, Gas, Moran,Thayer, Altoona, Longton, Toronto, Hamilton and Severy.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly twofeet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don'tdrown.

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:23PM CDT until April 30 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inKansas...Verdigris River at Independence affecting Wilson and MontgomeryCounties.Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County.Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Verdigris River at Altoona.* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flood waters begin to threaten outliningfacilities of the city's water plant. Water Plant's clearwell maybecome flooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steadyaround 20 feet for most of the day Monday then will fallbelow flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue fallingto 3.5 feet Friday evening.- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly twofeet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don'tdrown.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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