Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 7:28AM CDT until July 3 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 5:28am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Decatur County in northwestern Kansas...
Northern Norton County in northwestern Kansas...
Eastern Red Willow County in southwestern Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 728 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Norton, Indianola, Almena, Bartley, Norcatur, Danbury, Lebanon,
Reager and Calvert.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Decatur, KS; Norton, KS; Red Willow, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: