Flood Warning Issued for Labette County, 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 Flood Warning is in effect for Labette County in Southeast Kansas due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms, with flooding expected until 2:30 AM CDT on April 27, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Kansas
- Issued
- May 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita KS
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 Southeast Kansas.
Alert Details
The Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Wichita KS. It is effective from 8:27 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, until 2:30 AM CDT on April 27, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects a portion of Southeast Kansas, specifically Labette County. Some locations that may experience flooding include Parsons, Oswego, Altamont, Mound Valley, Labette, Dennis, Big Hill Lake, and Parsons Tri City Airport.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Heavy rain due to thunderstorms is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:27 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and will expire at 2:30 AM CDT on April 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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