By SALINA POST
UPDATE 1:30 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood watch in effect for Dickinson County from 7 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning.
Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in swollen creek and streams along with saturated soils. Additional heavy rainfall is anticipated this evening and tonight which will likely yield more river flooding and possibly flash flooding.
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A flood watch has been issued for multiple 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood watch in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
A large thunderstorms complex is expected to develop during the late afternoon and evening tonight. Periods of very heavy rain can be expected to fall over already saturated ground. This will increase the risk of river, areal and even flash flooding. The flash flooding threat will be the most likely in areas which received significant rainfall last night.
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.