Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:50PM CDT until October 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 550 PM CDT, Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen across the warned
area today. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area through this evening. Localized flash flooding is
likely.
HAZARD...Localized life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Localized life threatening flash flooding of creeks and
streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that may experience localized flash flooding
include...
Canton, Lehigh and Roxbury.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
McPherson, KS; Marion, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov