KKLO - AM (Leavenworth), KS Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:00PM CDT until July 5 at 7:25PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at Atchison affecting Buchanan, Atchison and Platte Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Jackson and Ray Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Lafayette, Carroll and Saline Counties. Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Buchanan, Andrew and Doniphan Counties. Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Platte and Leavenworth Counties. Missouri River above Parkville affecting Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Platte Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Friday, July 05. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the east and west banks of the river. At 22.3 feet, Water enters Riverfront Park in Leavenworth. In addition, 2nd Street at the waste water treatment plant is closed due to high water. Persons should vacate the park to avoid the loss of life and property. At 23.4 feet, The Hildebrandt Island north of Fort Leavenworth begins to flood and families in this area need to evacuate. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday morning to a crest of 22.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, July 04. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

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