…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas…
Little Arkansas River Near Halstead affecting Harvey County.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE…Little Arkansas River near Halstead.
* WHEN…Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 26.0 feet, Riverside Park floods north of the river.
Flood waters may begin to encroach on K89 just north of the river
bridge along with a trailer park and a few residences north of
Halstead. Expect field flooding on both sides of Halstead Road
north of the flood gates. More field flooding occurs north of
Highway 50 on the east bank of the river. Just southeast of the
city, SW 48th St becomes impassable from Hertzler Rd to Essex
Heights.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.9 feet and has
crested.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to about 8
feet on Monday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 25.0 feet.