NWS Wichita KSFA.A 0007October 1, 2026
Flood Watch: Russell, Lincoln, Barton and 2 more, KS
The National Weather Service office in Wichita issued a flood watch for Russell, Lincoln, Barton and 2 more in Kansas, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on October 1. It was the 7th areal flood watch the NWS office in Wichita issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued2:53 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
In force2:53 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
In force for 16.1 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Wichita KS
- Area
- Russell, Lincoln, Barton and 2 more
- State
- Kansas
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:53 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KICT FA.A 0007
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell and Saline. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and storms producing heavy rainfall will move back into central Kansas today. This activity will produce high rainfall rates and potential flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.