Storms are possible areawide Tuesday morning. Heavy rain is also possible near Emporia, although early totals are light.
*KVOE studios: 0.40 inches
*Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.39 inches
*Coronado Heights: 0.43 inches
*South and Sylvan: 0.40 inches
*1.5 miles northeast of Bethel Corner: 0.47 inches
*3.5 miles west of Emporia Golf Course: 0.50 inches
*Eureka Milliken Airport: 0.30 inches
*Kansas Highway 99 at Lyon-Greenwood county line: 0.60 inches
*Lamont: 0.50 inches
*Lebo Heidi Inn: 0.25 inches
*2 miles north of Lebo: 0.50 inches
*Neosho Rapids: 0.40 inches
*5 miles southwest of Olpe: 0.40 inches
A flood watch was announced Monday and is now active for Chase and Greenwood counties until 1 pm. The National Weather Service is concerned about “efficient rain rates” of 1-3 inches in a short time period and it says pockets of heavier rain totals are possible. Residents are urged to “turn around, don’t drown” if they see water over a given roadway.
Speaking of flood impacts, the Lyon County Highway Department just reopened four road segments after heavy rainfall last week. The list includes:
*Road 150 from N to P
*Road 160 from P to R; from R to S
*Road R from 150 to 170
Be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates. If you have rain totals or storm reports, message the KVOE Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply text line at 620-342-5863.
