Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 9:24AM CDT until May 25 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2025 - 7:24am
Expires:
May 25, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas,
including the following counties, in Central Kansas, Chase, Marion
and McPherson. In South Central Kansas, Butler and Harvey. In
Southeast Kansas, Greenwood.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many
areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 924 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in
the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Newton, Hesston, Hillsboro, Marion, North Newton, Peabody,
Cottonwood Falls, Madison, Strong City, Florence, Goessel,
Walton, Elbing, Burns, Lincolnville, Cassoday, Bazaar,
Elmdale, Matfield Green and Cedar Point.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Chase, KS; Greenwood, KS; Harvey, KS; McPherson, KS; Marion, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS