Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 2:17PM CDT until June 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 12:17pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Central Kansas, including the following
counties, Barton and Rice.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lyons, Ellinwood, Little River, Chase, Bushton, Geneseo,
Raymond, Frederick and Silica.
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:
Barton, KS; Rice, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS