I-35 Closed In South-Central Kansas Due To Flooding And Water Rescues Currently Taking Place; I-35 Has Reportedly Sustained Damage

"KTA ALERT: I35 IS NOW OPEN NB FROM EXIT 19. NB I35 IS CLOSED AT BLACKWELL OK SB I35 IS STILL CLOSED FROM EXIT 33 TO EXIT 4"

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Water rescues, closed roads, damage in overnight severe weather
Heavy rains, high winds causing rescues and damage

"Another round of severe weather pounded Kansas overnight, leaving behind flash flooding, prompting water rescues and causing some damage."

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WEATHER ALERT: Storms prompt Flooding, Road Closures

"Heavy rain continues for much of SC Kansas Wednesday morning. There are a number of road closures to pass along.

Here's a list of closures as of early Wednesday morning. This is by no means a complete list. Be sure to check locally before you head out:

The Kansas Turnpike is shut down SOUTH at the Kansas Star Casino Exit all the way to the Oklahoma State Line. Hundreds of semis are parked in the casino parking lot to ride out the storm or find an alternate route."

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"KTA ALERT: I-35 from Mulvane to Wellington is back open both directions"

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"Very heavy rain caused a lot of flooding last night, with numerous impacts still occurring this morning. We are encouraging everyone to plan ahead for a less-than-normal commute in some spots this morning. Normal routes may be impassable. #kswx"

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"Mulvane USD 263, Wellington USD 353 and Augusta USD 402 are CLOSED today due to flooding. #kswx #kfditraffic"

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"UPDATE: A portion of the Turnpike near the Mulvane exit has reopened. You can travel south on the Turnpike to Wellington and then you have to go east to Winfield. #KansasToday @KSNNews"

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"JUST IN: Butler Community College is canceling classes in Rose Hill ONLY today due to road flooding in that area. #kakenews #kswx"

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"KTA ALERT: I35 from Wellington to OK/KS State line is still closed NB and SB due to water over the roadway."

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FLOODING LEADS TO ROAD AND SCHOOL CLOSURES IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS

"A flash flood warning is in effect for northwestern Cowley County, southern Sedgwick County, southern Butler County and northern Sumner County until 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Excessive runoff from heavy rain is causing flooding of small creeks and streams, low lying spots, and city streets. Flooding is leading to road closures across south central Kansas Wednesday morning, and several school districts are closed.

Emergency management says it’s getting numerous reports of flooding and blocked roads. Since it’s still dark, you won’t be able to tell for sure if flooding on a road is minor or if a road is washed out. Even in daylight it’s dangerous, and with conditions this morning driving into flooded roads could be deadly."

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"At 6:31 AM CDT, Tampa [Marion Co, KS] EMERGENCY MNGR reports FLASH FLOOD. THREE WATER RESCUES AND NUMEROUS ROADS UNDERWATER. [link to mesonet.agron.iastate.edu (secure)]

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"Several roads across the area are closed due to water covered roadways. This includes roads that are not typically affected by flooding. Plan alternates routes and DO NOT drive around barricades or over water covered roadways. #kswx"

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"Little Arkansas river over the top of the 12th Street bridge in Harvey County. Look closely and you can see the weight limit sign for the bridge. 6.5 miles WNW of Halstead. @KSNNews @NWSWichita"

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"9.32 inch 24 hour rainfall report southeast of Wichita this morning!
Turn around Don't drown! if you come across water over a roadway
#kswx #ksfloods"

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"At 6:53 AM CDT, Florence [Marion Co, KS] EMERGENCY MNGR reports FLASH FLOOD. WATER OVER THE FLORENCE BRIDGE AND FLORENCE IS FLOODING WITH WATER STILL RISING. [link to mesonet.agron.iastate.edu (secure)]

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"At 7:26 AM CDT, 1 SSE Udall [Cowley Co, KS] LAW ENFORCEMENT reports FLASH FLOOD. NUMEROUS ROADS FLOODED NEAR UDALL. [link to mesonet.agron.iastate.edu (secure)]

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"At 7:30 AM CDT, Mcpherson [Mcpherson Co, KS] EMERGENCY MNGR reports FLOOD. SEVERAL ROADS REMAIN CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER IN THE CITY OF MCPHERSON AS WELL AS OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTY. [link to mesonet.agron.iastate.edu (secure)]

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"KTA ALERT: Traffic is backing up SB on I35 MM 19 at the Wellington exit. Be prepared to stop."

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More severe weather and flooding expected

"Heavy rain Sunday through Wednesday morning has left many areas across North and South Central Kansas flooded and the flood waters will remain a concern through Thursday as more rain is in the forecast. Showers and storms will slide across KAKEland on Wednesday and a few could even be severe with high wind, large hail and even a brief tornado or two."

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Andover here. Thanks for the heads up and updates. Good job.

"Trying to get to Wichita or further north? I-35 is not your friend this morning. You will need to find an alternate route. Flash flooding from last night has reportedly caused damaged to the interstate. #okwx #kswx "

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Thanks bunches! This is just a mess!

"Via @cocorahs - very impressive 24 hour rainfall totals across Butler, Cowley, and Sumner counties in Kansas. #kswx"

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"At 9:00 AM CDT, Strong City [Chase Co, KS] EMERGENCY MNGR reports FLOOD. BEGINNING EVACUATIONS IN STRONG CITY WITH SEVERAL ROADS AND HIGHWAY UNDER WATER. [link to mesonet.agron.iastate.edu (secure)]

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"RAILROAD WASHED OUT: Union Pacific crews are busy replacing rock under the tracks in Wellington. See that red gas tank in the bottom left? Crews first had to move it off the tracks after flood waters washed it onto the tracks. @KSNNews"

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"The Kansas Turnpike remains closed in both directions from Wellington to Oklahoma because of water over the roadway. There's no word on when the interstate will reopen."

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