Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:47PM MDT until October 1 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
Rain is coming to an end across the area, however it will take time
for the flood waters to recede in Greeley and Wichita counties. Many
roads remain closed in the area.
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Greeley County in west central Kansas...
Wichita County in west central Kansas...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM MDT /845 PM CDT/.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. It will take several hours for all
the water from these storms to work through drainage systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 345 PM MDT /445 PM CDT/, emergency management reported flood
waters leading to numerous roads being washed out across the
warned area. Between 2 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leoti, Tribune, Horace, Selkirk, Lydia and Marienthal.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Greeley, KS; Wichita, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov