Drexel Fire Department responds to car fire in Miami County Kansas

Photo courtesy of Drexel Fire Captain Greene

The Drexel Fire Department responded to a car fire on Saturday afternoon around the area of 359th and Metcalf rural Miami County Kansas. 

Upon arrival to the scene crews observed one vehicle fully involved in fire.

The fire was extinguish and all Drexel Fire Personnel returned to quarters within 45 minutes. 

It was reported the vehicle was being worked on at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was a total loss.

Real - Time Weather Update 10:30pm

Obituary - Rebecca Hansen

Rebecca "Becky" Hansen, 57, Harrisonville, MO died April 29, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday May 2 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

How high's the water, mama?

You have to wonder how many people were humming the old Johnny Cash song 'Five Feet High and Rising' the last few days

This photo taken by Butler Fire Chief Jason Bennett pretty well sums up the amount of rain in Butler over the weekend, which so far has brought with it some power outages, downed trees, blocked roads and flooded basements..

At this time, light rain continues and if you're out, you'll see telltale signs such as the swelling of Miami Creek by the Butler water plant.

Good news- it's tapering off somewhat although we are still under a Flash Flood Watch through today. Use caution if you're out and about!

Our next chance of rain will be mid week:

Miami Promenade

A little rain didn't stop the evening festivities at Miami High School. Both singles and couples alike strolled by an enthusiastic crowd before heading for a night of food, music, dancing and Project Prom.

            

Highlights from Butler Promenade

A near capacity crowd filled the gym as a seemingly nonstop stream of dapper young men and women strolled by. Next stop is Clinton Mo. for a meal and dancing, followed by a trip back to Butler for the all night Project Prom.

      

Flooding around the area

 The Bates County Sheriffs Office is reporting swollen creeks and impassible roads around the area. Expect conditions to worsen as rain is forecast through tomorrow.

Use extreme caution or limit travel if possible. Mid America Live will continue to provide updates as they become available.

High water sweeps vehicle off road

The Adrian fire department is responding to a report of a vehicle swept off the road by flood waters on county road NE 15004. Initial reports are the the occupants are safely out of the vehicle. 

Expect more flooding as rain is forecast to continue through the overnight hours. More information will be posted as it becomes available.