Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:57PM CDT until April 27 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 8:57pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1057 PM CDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Parsons, Dennis and Big Hill Lake.
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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Labette, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov