The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 1 a.m. Monday for the following part of our area.
Northern Ellsworth County
Southern Lincoln County
At 8:02 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Ellsworth, Wilson, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Beverly, Ellsworth Airport, and Westfall. This includes the following streams and drainages East Spring Creek, Blue Stem Creek, Spring Creek, Spillman Creek, West Spring Creek, Lost Creek, Brush Creek, West Twin Creek, Owl Creek, Clear Creek, Elkhorn Creek, Table Rock Creek, Mulberry Creek, Wolf Creek, Little Wolf Creek, Buffalo Creek, Cow Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Yauger Creek, West Elkhorn Creek, Wilson Creek, Blood Creek, Oak Creek, Saline River, Coal Creek, Smoky Hill River, Eff Creek, and Bullfoot Creek.
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.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.