By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
UPDATE:
Damage in Grandview Plaza from the Friday night storm.
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Photos of the Friday night storm damage has been sent to the National Weather Service for review. They will also check radar records.
Geary County Emergency Management Director Garry Berges confirmed the roof was torn off of a vacant building in the 1000 block of Grant Ave. during the storm.
As of 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Evergy reported 81 power outages affecting 2,708 customers in the Junction City, Milford, Wakefield area. Power crews from Evergy, DSO and Flint Hills Electric have been making repairs.
Downed tree limbs are being hauled to the county landfill.
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Authorities said that the building that partially collapsed was located in the 600 block of North Washington. The structure was vacant and there were not any injuries.
Also in Junction City there is tree damage in addition to multiple power outages. Emergency Management Director Garry Berges said rainfall recorded at McFarland Rd. and U.S 77 totaled 5.97 inches.
10 p.m. : As of 10 o'clock Friday evening there were 33 power outages, impacting 4,040 customers in Junction City.
UPDATE:
Friday evening: Emergency Management: Many areas and basements are flooding due to the large amount of rain Junction City area has received. Unless you have medical emergency first responders are unable to assist. If you have a utility issue please call them directly. You will need to seek a restoration service or other means. Be sure to contact your insurance provider as soon as possible as well. Additional information will be coming from other agencies.
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Geary County Emergency Management Director Garry Berges reported that one building in downtown Junction City has collapsed. Geary County Sheriff Eric Coffman was able to report that a vacant building in the 600 block of North Washington has partially collapsed. There were not any injuries reported.
7:53 p.m.
Evergy is reporting 133 power outages in the Junction City area. A total of 10, 859 customers are without electricity.
Sheriff Eric Coffman said that there were power outages in Milford State Park and Old Milford Rd areas. Those areas are served by DSO.
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JCPD:
Please stay home, do not travel. If you have to travel and the road you are on has water and is flooded, PLEASE TURN AROUND. Police have received numerous calls from individuals who have flooded their cars and become stranded. There are powerlines down across the city and crews are working to remove debris and powerlines from the roads.
Safety Tips if You Become Stranded in a Flood:1. Stay Calm: Keep calm and try to assess the situation.2. Stay in Your Car: If the water is not too deep, it's often safer to stay in your vehicle until help arrives.3. Call for Help: Use your phone to call emergency services and inform them of your location.4. Move to Higher Ground: If water is rising inside the car, get out and move to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.5. Avoid Moving Water: Do not walk through moving water, as even a few inches can knock you off your feet.6. Turn on Hazard Lights: Make your car more visible to rescuers by turning on your hazard lights.7. Do Not Touch Power Lines: Avoid any downed power lines or electrical equipment that may be in contact with water. Remember, your safety is the most important thing. Do not take unnecessary risks by attempting to drive through floodwaters. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! Stay safe, Junction City.
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Severe thunderstorm activity has led to flash flooding throughout junction City. Geary County Emergency Management Director Garry Berges is asking motorists to stay off the streets if possible. More than three inches of rain has fallen and there are multiple downed power lines.
Other areas have received damage that is being assessed.