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.

Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas

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  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas
  • Intense Rain Triggers Flash Floods in Kansas Areas

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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