Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 11:30AM CDT until October 2 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following
counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell and Saline.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* 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...
- Showers and storms producing heavy rainfall will persist across
central Kansas today. This activity will produce high rainfall
rates and potential flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov