Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 12:23PM CDT until June 26 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kansas, including the following
counties, Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1221 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 4 and 7
inches of rain fell overnight.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Flood waters are beginning to recede, but it will
take some time for roads to re-open.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wichita, Hutchinson, Derby, Newton, El Dorado, Andover,
Haysville, Augusta, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire,
Goddard, Rose Hill, Maize, Halstead, Sedgwick, Towanda,
Colwich, Haven and Burrton.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Harvey, KS; Reno, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: