UPDATE 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: The flood warning has been allowed to expire.
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National Weather Service
A flood warning and watches have been issued for counties in our area after overnight rains.
Flood warning
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
McPherson County
Saline County
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Salina, Marquette, Assaria, Smolan, New Cambria, Falun, Salina Airport, Kanopolis State Park, Kipp and Kanopolis Lake.
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 watches
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood watch in effect from 4 p.m. Tuesday through late Wednesday night that includes Marion County.
Another round of heavy rain may result in flooding late this afternoon and tonight. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood watch in effect through late Tuesday night that includes Dickinson County.
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Additional rainfall of up to two inches is possible in areas that have already seen quite a bit of rain yesterday and early this morning.