Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 5:55AM CDT until June 21 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 3:55am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following
county, Russell.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 555 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Russell, Lucas, Gorham, Luray, Dorrance, Bunker Hill,
Paradise, Waldo, Russell Airport, Wilson Lake and Wilson
State Park.
Instruction:
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
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:
Russell, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: