Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 8 at 5:02AM CDT until June 8 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:02am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 502 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding over numerous
roadways across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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, Chanute, Erie, Altamont, St. Paul, Thayer, Mound Valley,
Galesburg, Labette, Earlton, Lake Parsons, South Mound, Dennis,
Big Hill Lake, Parsons Tri City Airport and Chanute Airport.
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; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov