Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 4 at 8:58AM CDT until June 5 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 4, 2025 - 6:58am
Expires:
June 5, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of South Central Kansas, including the following
counties, Harvey and Sedgwick.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 857 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wichita, Newton, Park City, Valley Center, Maize, North
Newton, Sedgwick, Colwich, Whitewater, Kechi, Bentley and
Newton Airport.
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:
Harvey, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS