Ellis PD: ‘Be careful at low-water crossings’ after 8-10 inches of rain

Checking the down stream side of the bridge at 11th and Baughman. — Checking downstream side of bridge at 11th & Baughman (Photos courtesy Taft Yates)

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

ELLIS–Three-day rainfall reported amounts in Ellis ranging from 6.38 inches to 10.50 inches caused localized flooding Sunday morning. The city temporarily the intersection at 10th and Baughman due to rising waters.

The Ellis Lakeside Campground attracted many residents taking pictures of the overflow dam in Big Creek.

Ellis Police Chief Taft Yates is cautioning drivers to “please be careful at all low water crossings and any water over the roadway.”

The weather forecast is calling for more spring storms Tuesday and Wednesday.