Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:52PM CDT until May 31 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following
county, Saline.
* WHEN...Until 645 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1152 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salina, Brookville, Smolan, New Cambria, Glendale, Salina
Airport and Kipp.
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:
Saline, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov