The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Putnam, Schuyler, Sullivan and Adair counties. The advisory takes effect at 2:16 pm on October 1 and remains in place until 5:30 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 and Brashear.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of northeast Kansas, including the following area, Atchison KS and Missouri, including the following areas, Adair, Buchanan, Daviess, De Kalb, Grundy, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan.
When: Through late tonight.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional details: – Rainfall overnight along with additional rainfall Thursday afternoon and evening. – 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.
