Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 4:23PM CDT until May 30 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following
counties, Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 421 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding on
numerous area roads due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2
inches of rain have fallen across the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chanute, Fredonia, Humboldt, Erie, St. Paul, Altoona,
Buffalo, Savonburg, Elsmore, Benedict, Stark, New Albany,
Earlton, Coyville, Chanute Airport, Petrolia, Iola Airport,
Rose and Toronto 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.
Area Description:
Allen, KS; Neosho, KS; Wilson, KS; Woodson, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov