Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 12:03AM CDT until June 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 10:03pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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 1203 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving
thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned
area. Between 1 and 4 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...
Sedan and Peru.
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
Sender: