Flood Watch for Petrolia, Kansas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
229 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
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Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-
Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Sedan, Eureka, Coffeyville, Moline,
Independence, Strong City, Howard, Andover, Iola, Fredonia,
Augusta, Chanute, Winfield, Grenola, Rose Hill, Neodesha, El
Dorado, Yates Center, Longton, Cottonwood Falls, Madison,
Parsons, Humboldt, Cedar Vale, and Arkansas City
229 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas,
including the following counties, in Central Kansas, Chase. In
South Central Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In Southeast Kansas,
Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho,
Wilson and Woodson.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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.
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.