Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 6:43PM CDT until June 19 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kansas, including the following
counties, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner.
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 643 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 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...
Derby, Haysville, Mulvane, Clearwater, Belle Plaine, Conway
Springs, Oxford, Norwich, Viola, Murdock, Riverdale and
Wellington Airport.
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:
Kingman, KS; Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov