Flood Warning issued for six Kansas counties until 8 AM CDT Tuesday
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on May 30, 2026, 2 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 portions of south central and southeast Kansas until 8 AM CDT Tuesday due to excessive rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Central and Southeast Kansas
- Issued
- May 30, 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central and Southeast Kansas.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Wichita KS. The alert is effective from May 18 at 11:46 PM CDT until May 19 at 8:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Allen, Butler, Elk, Greenwood, Wilson, and Woodson counties in south central and southeast Kansas.
What You Should Do
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour observed. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is in effect until 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday, May 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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