United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth Cemetery, KS Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:09AM CDT until July 6 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri... Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Saturday, July 06. * 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 23.1 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - 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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