Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:16AM CDT until October 1 at
Affecting Barton, KS; Ellsworth, KS; Lincoln, KS; Russell, KS
In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
Barton, KS; Ellsworth, KS; Lincoln, KS; Russell, KS
Likely impact across 4 counties in KS; effects through 8:00 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Barton County in central Kansas... Ellsworth County in central Kansas... Lincoln County in central Kansas... Russell County in central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 300 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 816 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Russell, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Lincoln, Lucas, Gorham, Sylvan Grove, Luray, Dorrance, Beverly, Barnard, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Paradise, Galatia, Susank, Waldo, Wilson State Park and Wilson Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™