Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:42PM CDT until October 5 at 10:36PM 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 Friday evening to Monday evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Friday evening to a crest of 21.2 feet early Saturday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday 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
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