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Sumner Newscow report — The following is a flash flood warning for Sumner County…

Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno- Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick- Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- Including the cities of Iola, Longton, Harper, Newton, Augusta, Moline, Salina, Lincoln, Parsons, Valley Center, Cedar Vale,
Hillsboro, Strong City, Wellington, Winfield, McPherson, Wilson, Sterling, Madison, Sylvan Grove, Independence, Marion, Sedan, Derby, Lyons, Cottonwood Falls, Humboldt, Neodesha, Kingman, Fredonia, Ellsworth, Haysville, Eureka, Attica, Grenola, Park City, Coffeyville, Wichita, Chanute, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Howard, Russell, Anthony, Arkansas City, Rose Hill, Bel Aire, Yates Center, Andover, El Dorado, and Peabody.

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE…Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas,
including the following counties, in Central Kansas, Barton,
Chase, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and
Saline. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey,
Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen,
Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson
and Woodson.

* WHEN…Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and storms producing heavy rainfall will continue
into tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.