Flood Warning Issued for Washington and Marshall Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 11, 2026, 4 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 Washington and Marshall Counties in Kansas due to expected moderate flooding on several rivers, with conditions starting late on April 11, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Washington and Marshall Counties, Kansas
- Issued
- April 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Washington and Marshall Counties, Kansas.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Topeka KS. It is effective starting April 11, 2026, at 7:32 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Washington County and Marshall County in Kansas. Specific areas include Mill Creek at Washington, Big Blue River near Blue Rapids, Black Vermillion River near Frankfort, and Little Blue River near Barnes.
What You Should Do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas to ensure safety.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast, with the Mill Creek at Washington currently at 14.3 feet and expected to rise above the flood stage of 18.0 feet to a crest of 22.2 feet this evening. At 19.0 feet, Osage Road, located 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Washington, will flood.
Timeline
The warning is effective from April 11, 2026, at 7:32 AM CDT, with onset at 9:42 AM CDT on the same day. It expires on April 11, 2026, at 10:45 PM CDT and ends on April 12, 2026, at 9:44 PM CDT.
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