Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 7:39PM CDT until May 17 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following
counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell.
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wilson, Lincoln, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard,
Milberger, Bunker Hill, Galatia, Susank, Wilson State Park,
Wilson Lake and Ash Grove.
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.
Area Description:
Barton, KS; Ellsworth, KS; Lincoln, KS; Russell, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov