Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:15PM CDT until June 27 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 915 PM CDT, Emergency management reported flooding was occurring
from heavy rainfall from thunderstorms that occurred across the
warned area this evening. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Columbus, Weir, Scammon, Roseland, Skidmore, Stippville,
Crestline, Carona and Lawton.
Emergency management reported Highway 400 south of Crestline was
flooded. Several secondary roads were also reported to be flooded
from Columbus to Crestline Kansas.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: