By SALINA POST
UPDATE noon Sunday: The flood warnings for all of Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, and Saline counties have been allowed to expire, however, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued flood warnings for the following two area rivers.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg from Monday morning to early Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is forecast.
IMPACTS: At 21.0 feet, the south bank overflows extend out to 20 feet from bank. Old Mill Park floods along with low-lying fields in rural areas.
FORECAST: The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 21.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon for the Cottonwood River near Florence.
IMPACTS: At 24.0 feet, outside the levee system in southeast Florence, flood waters flow across Park Ave Road and reach the foundation of a residential home. Northwest of Florence, the bridge on 140th Road and 1/2 mile west of Highway 77 floods.
FORECAST: The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 25.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood warning from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon for the Smoky Hill River at Enterprise.
IMPACTS: At 21.0 feet, Low land agricultural flooding occurs from near Enterprise to near Junction City. At 26.0 feet, Valley north of the Kansas Highway 43 bridge on the north side of Enterprise floods. At 27.0 feet, Railroad tracks near Enterprise flood.
FORECAST: The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 28.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning to 23.1 feet and begin rising again Tuesday evening. It will rise to 23.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
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After storms rolled through, bringing heavy overnight rains to parts of the area, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for counties in our area.
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.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 10 a.m. for Lincoln County.
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Flooding of various creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas is likely occurring. Some street flooding is likely as well. Various low-water crossings are likely inundated with water and may not be passable.
At 4:48 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across the warned area since late Saturday evening.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 9:45 a.m. for the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Significant rises on streams and creeks has occurred due to heavy rainfall since Saturday morning. Various low-water crossings are likely inundated with water and may not be passable. Flooding of other low-lying and flood prone areas is likely.
At 4:37 a.m. CDT, local law enforcement reported up to 3 feet of water was covering Highway 4 just south of Gypsum in southeast Saline county. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since Saturday morning.