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WGUS43 KICT 110735
FLWICT
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
235 AM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following river in Kansas...

  Arkansas River At Arkansas City affecting Cowley 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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235 AM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Arkansas River At Arkansas City.
* Until further notice.
* At  2:00 AM Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.0 feet by 
  early Friday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...The Water Plant takes precautions on water 
  well pump houses west of the Arkansas River. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Arkansas City   11.0  16.0  Thu 2 AM    16.6   13.9   13.5
    
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LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
      3703 9713 3715 9722             

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Lawson