FLOOD WARNING FOR ALL SOU,THEAST KANSAS.

 

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Independence, Kansas. The

Verdigris will rise to near 37.9 feet by Wednesday evening. The river will fall below flood

stage (30 feet) by Thursday evening.

 

A river height of 37.9’ will cause flooding of the following locations in Independence:

 

• 800 blk of North Park Blvd by the baseball field complex

• South Pennsylvania Ave at the City limits

 

Due to the rising Verdigris river, the City of Independence will be closing the Pine Street

access to the City Dam.

 

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is possible again later today through

tonight and again Wednesday. These storms are producing very heavy rainfall and the risk

for flash flooding to occur in the City of Independence. Citizens should be weather aware,

avoid driving in high water and be prepared to evacuate if needed.

 

The City of Independence will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update as

conditions change.