Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 25 at 4:14AM CDT until June 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 2:14am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central
Kansas, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice,
Russell and Saline. In east central Kansas, Chase. In south
central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno,
Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk,
Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.
* WHEN...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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storms will gradually move into the area this morning and
continue through the early afternoon hours. Additional storms
are then expected to develop over southern Kansas late this
afternoon and evening. All of these storms will produce high
rainfall rates that may lead to flooding.
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:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Butler; Greenwood; Woodson; Allen; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Wilson; Neosho; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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