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Area Flooding Update: 9pm Saturday, May 25

Currently we are tracking on radar heavy thunderstorms out to the west.  These storms are approaching the Wichita area and north and southwest to just west of Lawton, Oklahoma.  Currently they are on a track to pass west and north of our immediate area, but we’ll continue to follow these storms and keep you updated.

 

The National Weather Service is projecting river levels throughout southeast Kansas to crest tomorrow and Monday.  In Coffeyville the Verdigris is projected to crest at 25.5 feet, Monday evening.  The height of the levee is 26 feet.  The city preparing for a worst case scenerio is ramping up the water treatment plant to produce additional water.  Residents are encouraged to fill jugs in advance to have water available should the situation warrant.   

 

In northern parts of Nowata County there were several water rescues today of people from homes in South Coffeyville and Lenapah.  And a car rescue on Highway 10 east of the Verdigris River Bridge.  The Red Cross has set up a shelter at the Nowata County Fair Building in Nowata.  Residents of Nowata are encouraged to conserve fresh water as the pumps at the water plant are not operating as the electrical panels are under water.

 

Highway 169 in Nowata County between Watova and Talala is closed due to flooding, as is Highway 10 between Lenapah and Welch.  Highway 123 in Washington County between Bartlesville and Dewey is closed as well as several streets in Bartlesville, primarily in the northwest part of the city.

 

Again, we are tracking a large line of heavy thunderstorms out to the west and we will keep you updated.

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