Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 411 PM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018 KSC021-037-080045- /O.CON.KSGF.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180908T0045Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Cherokee KS-Crawford KS- 411 PM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018 ...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR CHEROKEE AND SOUTHERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES... At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Over an inch of rain has fallen in the last hour with an additional two to three inches of rain possible as the heavy rain remains nearly stationary over the region. This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water crossings... Highway 7 at Little Cherry Creek north of Columbus.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
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