Severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County expires early
A semi truck attempts to drive through high water at 23rd and Ousdahl just after a severe thunderstorm on Sunday, July 11, 2010.
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The severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County has expired early for Douglas County, according to the National Weather Service. The watch included numerous neighboring counties:
- Douglas
- Shawnee
- Jefferson
- Wabaunsee
- Brown
- Marshall
- Nemaha
- Jackson
- Pottawatomie
Heavy rain caused minor street flooding around town during a severe thunderstorm Sunday morning. Reports came through via Twitter of high water at Fifth and Wisconsin and 23rd and Ousdahl streets.
According to Westar Energy’s website, less than five customers in Douglas County are without service.
Do not drive your car into areas where the roadway is covered with water. The water may be too deep to allow your car through safely.