Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:21AM CDT until April 19 at 4:38AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:21am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Fall River at Fredonia affecting Wilson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fall River at Fredonia.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
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.
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