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WGUS83 KICT 100115
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
814 PM CDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Smoky Hill River At Ellsworth affecting Ellsworth County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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814 PM CDT Tue Oct 9 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Smoky Hill River At Ellsworth.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.9 feet by 
  Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Extensive flooding of low-lying areas and 
  roads around the area will be impacted including Highway 14. The 
  bridge on Hwy 14 becomes flooded along with some homes around the 
  area. 

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                     FLD       OBSERVED        FORECAST 7 PM
Location             STG    STG   DAY  TIME    Wed   Thu   Fri   
  Ellsworth          20.0   21.3  Tue  8 PM    22.9  17.7  15.1
    
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LAT...LON 3884 9849 3871 9799 3858 9805 3875 9849


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Metzger