Douglas County under flood warning until 1 p.m. after excessive rainfall

Douglas County is under a flood warning until 1 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.

Douglas County is among areas in eastern Kansas under the warning as 3 to 5 inches of rain have fallen.

Lawrence, Baldwin City, Eudora, Lone Star, Pleasant Grove and Vinland, as well as the Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 195 and 205, are all mentioned in the warning.

Residents should be aware of potential flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas. Streams are continuing to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

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