Heavy rain causing flash flooding in parts of Kansas

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Storms producing heavy rain have been moving through the Wichita area on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service says a flash flood warning is in effect for Sedgwick, Chase, Marion, Harvey, Lyon, Butler, Greenwood and Morris counties through 5 p.m., already 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area.

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The Wichita Fire Department says in the last several hours, they have received several submersion alarms. The department advises against driving on rain-covered roadways and reminds people to “turn around, don’t drown.”

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