Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 9:05AM MDT until October 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, including the following
area, Cheyenne CO and Kansas, including the following areas,
Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan,
Sherman, Thomas, Wallace and Wichita.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An additional 0.25-2.00" of rain are forecast through Thursday
afternoon. The heavier amounts will favor those closer to Central
Kansas while the lower amounts will favor those near the
Tri-State border. There may be a few pockets of 4-6" rainfall
totals generally along and south I-70.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Cheyenne County; Rawlins; Decatur; Norton; Sherman; Thomas; Sheridan; Graham; Wallace; Logan; Gove; Greeley; Wichita
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov