Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:41PM CDT until June 1 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 9:41pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following
county, Greenwood.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1141 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northeastern Greenwood County
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:
Greenwood, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov