UPDATE: The flash flood warnings have expired, however, multiple flood warnings have been issued for the Solomon River.
READ: Flood warnings issued for locations along Solomon River
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Flash flood warnings are in effect for counties in our area.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect for northern Ottawa County until 9 a.m. Saturday. At 5:54 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
Additionally, NWS in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 8:30 a.m. Saturday for southwestern Clay County and southern Cloud County. At 4:01 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 3 to 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
A flash flood warning for part of Mitchell County is set to expire at 7 a.m.