The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Putnam, Schuyler, Sullivan, Adair and Macon counties. The advisory takes effect at 7:35 pm on October 1 and remains in place until 6:00 am on October 2.
Communities in the affected area: Unionville, Worthington, Powersville, Lucerne, Lancaster, Downing, Glenwood, Queen City, Milan, Green City, Greencastle, Newtown, Harris, Kirksville, Novinger, Brashear, Macon, Atlanta, Bevier, Callao, La Plata, New Cambria, Excello, Elmer, Ethel and Gifford.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Atchison KS, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri, including the following areas, Adair, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Daviess, De Kalb, Grundy, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Linn MO, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Pettis, Platte, Putnam, Randolph, Ray, Saline, Schuyler and Sullivan.
When: Until 1 AM CDT Friday.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional details: – Several areas in the watch have received over 2 inches of rainfall today. Another 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is possible, with pockets above 3 inches possible. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What residents should do: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
This report is based on information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO.
