Dangerous Situation, Stay Home, Stay Safe: FS City Manager

Loretta George

7 months ago

This is the east entrance to the lake, below the spillway. The road has broken out and there’s a lot of traffic, submitted by Jason Tourtillott.

Bourbon County experienced flooding rain on Saturday evening, 10 Inches, said Brad Matkin.

This is the view towards Wall Street from Hwy.. 69 bypass, in front of Fort Scott Munitions.

In a Facebook post on the city’s page, he said the north end of town is flooded. He contacted fortscott.biz and asked to make this known.

“It’s a bad situation,” he said. “Water rescues are going on,” he said.

Please don’t be out unless absolutely necessary, Matkin said.

Third Street, at the Hwy. 69 bypass, by the railway, is flooded.

The safety of the residents and the public safety personnel is of utmost importance. Sightseeing is not encouraged.

The Marmaton River, which is located on North National Avenue, one of the city’s main thoroughfares, is expected to crest at 45 feet, possible tomorrow.

“That’s one of the highest in history,” he said.

Looking south on NATIONAL Avenue towards the bridge over the Marmaton River.

In addition, the forecast is for more rain this week.