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...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central
Kansas, Marion, McPherson and Rice. In east central Kansas, Chase.
In south central Kansas, Butler, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno,
Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Greenwood.
* 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 continue to
develop south and east across the area through this evening. 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:
Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Butler; Greenwood; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov