Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 6:08PM CDT until June 21 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following
county, Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many
areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 607 PM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain in
the city of Independence leading to flooded roadways. Between
1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Independence, Cherryvale, Elk City, Liberty, Bolton, Elk City
State Park and Elk City Lake.
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.
Area Description:
Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: