Waarschuwingen, Clearwater Cemetery

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 4:21AM CDT until June 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Kansas, including the following counties, Butler, Sedgwick and Sumner. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Urban areas prone to flooding are expected to see flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 419 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Very heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour have been observed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wichita, Derby, Andover, Haysville, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Mulvane, Goddard, Rose Hill, Maize, Clearwater, Colwich, Downtown Wichita, Kechi, Eastborough, South Wichita, Mcconnell Air Force Base, East Wichita and Eisenhower National Airport. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:42AM CDT until June 23 at 5:13AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties. Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ninnescah River near Peck. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along the north bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 21.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.