Friday, June 06, 2014

Flood warning still in effect for Spring River in Carthage, Waco

(From the National Weather Service)

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...

  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County
  Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County
.Heavy rainfall earlier today over southeast Kansas and southwest
Missouri will cause river levels to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

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