Just past the noon hour KSNT News learned that a nursing home in Rossville was being evacuated due to potential flooding.
One worker told KSNT News’ Gwen Barmgardner the patients will be transferred to a Kansas City facility.
The Wakarusa River is expected to crest at 10 a.m. Friday June 5. The river rose significantly overnight and continues to rise.
Residents along the Wakarusa River in Shawnee County should expect flooding that will last several days. Roads will be closed and flooding could reach homes in some areas.
Cross Creek in Rossville is also expected to crest at 1 p.m. Friday.
Heavy rainfall filled water reservoirs that feed into Cross Creek.
The high water levels especially threaten residents west of Main Street. Flooding will close roads and flood homes.
Residents should take precautions to protect their belongings in lower levels of their homes. Sand bags are available for pickup at Rossville High School Friday morning.
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