Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 11:45AM CDT until June 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central
Kansas, Marion. In east central Kansas, Chase. In south central
Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua,
Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall are
expected from late tonight through early Friday morning.
While not everyone will see flooding from rainfall, it
appears likely that several locations will receive enough
rainfall to cause flooding concerns.
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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Marion; Chase; Butler; Greenwood; Woodson; Allen; Cowley; Elk; Wilson; Neosho; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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