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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1112 PM CDT TUE AUG 14 2018

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Montgomery KS-
1112 PM CDT TUE AUG 14 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ALL OF NORTHERN MONTGOMERY
COUNTY. THIS ESPECIALLY INCLUDES INDEPENDENCE...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY...

At 1105 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain due to
thunderstorms across Northern Montgomery County where 8 to 12 inches
of rain have occurred in most areas. Major Flash Flooding is
occurring!

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for all of Northern Montgomery
County, ESPECIALLY INDEPENDENCE! This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Independence, Cherryvale, Elk City, Bolton, Sycamore, Elk City Lake
and Elk City State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-
threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Never drive around barricades.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

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LAT...LON 3738 9597 3738 9552 3717 9552 3717 9597

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