Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:20AM CDT until April 19 at 1:17AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Verdigris River at Altoona.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect flooding of agricultural fields and
gravel road near the river bridge off of Highway 47.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 19.1 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Wilson, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov