Flash Flood Warning Issued for Cherokee and Crawford Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Cherokee and Crawford counties in Kansas until 4:00 AM CDT on April 27, 2026, due to heavy rainfall causing potential flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Kansas
- Issued
- May 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Springfield MO
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Kansas.
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Springfield MO. This alert is effective from 9:51 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, until 4:00 AM CDT on April 27, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas and southern Crawford County in southeastern Kansas. Specific locations include Columbus, Galena, Cherokee, Weir, Scammon, McCune, West Mineral, Lowell, Sherman, Chicopee, Roseland, Skidmore, Stippville, Carona, Sherwin, Neutral, Crestline, Hallowell, Lawton, Riverton, and Opolis.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads, as many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flooding dangers.
Expected Conditions
Up to 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible in the warned area. This is caused by thunderstorms, leading to flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:51 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and will expire at 4:00 AM CDT on April 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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