High water has closed most roads into areas of Alfalfa County. The ARC is operating one shelter, housing three people. Two highways into Guthrie have been closed, though no critical transportation problems have been reported. The Oklahoma Emergency Operations CenterOC reports damage assessments of flooded areas will be conducted as soon as floodwaters recede and impacted areas become accessible. Flooding continues in south-central Kansas after the same storm system over the weekend dumped heavy amounts of rain causing flash flooding and river flooding.
Most major rivers are above flood stage.
Rivers of concern remain the Walnut and Arkansas, which are forecast to crest today. Most affected rivers are expected be fall below flood stage by Friday. Hardest hit counties are Butler, Chase, Cowley and Sedgewick. Many businesses, homes and roads were affected. Two shelters were open, housing 50 to 80 people.