Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 8:04PM CDT until September 1 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 6:04pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Cheyenne County in northwestern Kansas...
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
St. Francis and Wheeler.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Cheyenne, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov