Rainfall totals have varied widely across the KVOE listening area after activity Thursday into early Friday:
*KVOE studios: 0.15 inches
*Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.10 inches
*1100 block Constitution: 0.20 inches
*2 miles south of Admire: 2 inches
*Allen: 0.50 inches
*Americus: 0.50 inches
*Bushong: 0.43 inches
*6 miles north of Gridley: 2.70 inches
*Kansas Highway 99 at Lyon-Greenwood county line: 0.25 inches
*Lebo: 0.75 inches to 1 inch
*4 miles south-southwest of Miller: 1.12 inches
*5 miles east-southeast of New Strawn: 2.54 inches
*Reading: 3 inches
Heavy rain prompted a flash flood warning for Coffey and far south Osage counties Thursday night into early Friday. The warning then transitioned into an urban and small stream flood advisory for all of Coffey County, as well as most of Lyon County and the south half of Osage County. No flooding was reported.
If you have rain totals, message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line at 620-342-5863.
12 am Friday: Flash flood warning posted for Coffey, south Osage counties until 4 am
Slow-moving storms haven’t triggered any severe thunderstorm warnings east of Emporia, but they have caused several flood alerts.
Most of Coffey County, as well as far south Osage County are in a flash flood warning until 4 am. Just before midnight, National Weather Service radar estimated up to 3.5 inches of rain at rates of 1.5-2.5 inches an hour. Another 2-3 inches of rain are expected.
The warning includes Beto Junction, Burlington, John Redmond Reservoir, Le Roy, Melvern Lake, New Strawn, Olivet and Waverly.
Flash flooding is at least possible for creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. The Weather Service urges you to be aware of your surroundings if driving and never drive on a flooded road.
KVOE and KVOE.com will have updates.
