Kansas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/26/2026 20:54

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 10:54PM CDT until June 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 8:54pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Chautauqua and Montgomery. * WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1054 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Independence, Sedan, Peru, Liberty, Bolton, Hale, Independence Airport, Elk City Lake and Elk City 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Area Description: 
Chautauqua, KS; Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS