Flood Warning Issued for Washington County, Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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 County in north central Kansas until 3:00 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, due to heavy rainfall causing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS National Office
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 North Central Kansas.
Flood Warning in Washington County, Kansas
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Topeka, KS. This alert is effective from 12:23 AM CDT on April 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Washington County in north central Kansas, including the locations of Haddam, Mahaska, and Hollenberg.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flooding dangers.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, with heavy rain from thunderstorms. Approximately 1.5 to 2 inches of rain have fallen, leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 12:23 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, and ends at 3:00 AM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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