Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 3:42AM CDT until May 19 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas, including
the following counties, in south central Kansas, Butler. In
southeast Kansas, Allen, Elk, Greenwood, Wilson and Woodson.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 342 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicate 1 to 3 inches of rain fell in a short period of time
overnight across the warned area.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Iola, Eureka, Humboldt, Yates Center, Madison, La Harpe, Gas,
Moran, Toronto, Hamilton, Severy, Neosho Falls, Latham,
Climax, Virgil, Coyville, Mildred, Bassett, Cross Timbers
State Park and Toronto Lake.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Allen, KS; Butler, KS; Elk, KS; Greenwood, KS; Wilson, KS; Woodson, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: