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State: KS Alerts: 22 Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:31am CDT

Flood Warning

Area
Jewell, KS; Mitchell, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:03PM CDT until October 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Minor flooding along portions of the Solomon River near Glen Elder, KS. * WHERE...Southwestern Jewell County in north central Kansas... North Central Mitchell County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1053 PM CDT, automated river gauges continue to indicate that minor flooding continues along the Solomon River in the Glen Elder area, as a result of heavy rainfall over the last few days. As of 930 PM CDT, an automated gauge near Glen Elder reported a stage of 22.5 feet, which was 1.5 feet above the minor flood stage of 21.0 feet. The river level continues to fall slowly tonight, though it will likely take until Friday afternoon before the water levels fall back below the minor flood stage. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Little Walnut Creek, Elm Creek, Solomon River, Ash Creek, Frog Creek, Browns Creek, Limestone Creek, West Limestone Creek, Granite Creek, Disappointment Creek and Turkey Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Glen Elder and Ionia, but this Warning is mainly geared toward minor flooding along the Solomon River in the Glen Elder area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Osage, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:39PM CDT until October 2 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Salt Creek near Lyndon affecting Osage County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek near Lyndon. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins in farm field just west of the Highway 75 bridge. At 14.3 feet, Water overflows the north bank of the creek and flows into fields north of Salt Creek just east of the Highway 75 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:31 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 11.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:18PM CDT until October 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Jackson and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Chariton and Howard Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Chariton and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper, Moniteau, Howard and Boone Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From late Friday night to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the east and west banks of the river. At 22.3 feet, Water enters Riverfront Park in Leavenworth. In addition, 2nd Street at the waste water treatment plant is closed due to high water. Persons should vacate the park to avoid the loss of life and property. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 20.5 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Doniphan, KS; Andrew, MO; Buchanan, MO
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:18PM CDT until October 5 at 2:38PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Jackson and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Chariton and Howard Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Chariton and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper, Moniteau, Howard and Boone Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at St Joseph. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowland flooding upstream and downstream from St. Joseph occurs. At 19.0 feet, Backwater from the Missouri River floods property along the Nodaway river at Nodaway, Missouri. At 21.0 feet, Riverfront Park in St. Joseph begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 20.5 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Atchison, KS; Leavenworth, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:04PM CDT until October 3 at 3:48PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Stranger Creek at Easton affecting Leavenworth and Atchison Counties. Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie affecting Leavenworth County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stranger Creek at Easton. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water enters low-lying fields south of Easton. At 18.0 feet, 1st street in Easton and 231st street north and south of Easton begin to flood. At 19.5 feet, Highway 192 just east of Easton is closed due to swift current of water over the road. At 20.0 feet, All roads out of Easton except for highway 192 west of 231st street in Easton are closed. In addition, water covers Millwood Road, 3 miles north of Easton. Water depth is 6 inches across the eastbound lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Leavenworth, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:04PM CDT until October 3 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Stranger Creek at Easton affecting Leavenworth and Atchison Counties. Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie affecting Leavenworth County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Low-lying farmland along the creek floods. At 25.0 feet, County Highway 6 floods about 3 miles east of Tonganoxie. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 23.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Harper, KS; Sumner, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:59PM CDT until October 2 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by Thursday evening's excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Harper County in south central Kansas... Sumner County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of streets, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 859 PM CDT, Up to 5 inches of rain fell across the warned area Thursday evening due to off-and-on showers and thunderstorms. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Wellington, Mulvane, Belle Plaine, Conway Springs, Caldwell, Oxford, Argonia, South Haven, Geuda Springs, Mayfield, Milan, Hunnewell, Bluff City, Danville, Freeport, Perth, Wellington Airport, Riverdale and Runnymede. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Kingman, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:57PM CDT until October 2 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by Thursday evening's excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Kingman County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of streets, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 857 PM CDT, Up to 3 inches of rain fell Thursday evening due to off-and-on showers and thunderstorms. - Additional rainfall amounts up to one-half inch is possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Kingman, Norwich, Murdock, Waterloo, Cleveland, Rago, Kingman Airport, Mt Vernon and Cheney State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Sedgwick, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:56PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by Thursday evening's excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Sedgwick County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 100 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of streets, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 856 PM CDT, Up to 3 inches of rain fell Thursday evening due to off-and-on showers. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Wichita, Derby, Haysville, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Mulvane, Goddard, Maize, Clearwater, Cheney, Colwich, Garden Plain, Mount Hope, Downtown Wichita, Kechi and Andale. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Harvey, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:53PM CDT until October 2 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by Thursday evening's excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Harvey County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of streets, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 853 PM CDT, Off-and-on showers and thunderstorms have produced up to 3 inches of rain this evening. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch is possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Newton, Hesston, Halstead, North Newton, Sedgwick, Burrton, Whitewater, Walton and Newton Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Chase, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:51PM CDT until October 2 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by Thursday evening's heavy rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Chase County in east central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 851 PM CDT, Up to 4 inches of rain fell Thursday due to off-and-on showers and thunderstorms, highest across northeast Chase County. - Additional rainfall amounts up to around 1 inch is possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Bazaar, Elmdale, Matfield Green, Cedar Point, Tallgrass Prairie, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Hymer, Saffordville and Wonsevu. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Chase, KS; McPherson, KS; Marion, KS; Reno, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:48PM CDT until October 2 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by Thursday evening's heavy rainfall continues. * WHERE...McPherson County in central Kansas... Marion County in central Kansas... Southwestern Chase County in east central Kansas... Reno County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of streets, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM CDT, Up to 5 inches of rain occurred Thursday evening, highest over northeast McPherson and western Marion Counties. - Additional rainfall amounts up to around one-half inch is possible through Thursday evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Hutchinson, Mcpherson, Lindsborg, Hillsboro, South Hutchinson, Marion, Moundridge, Inman, Buhler, Haven, Peabody, Nickerson, Galva, Canton, Pretty Prairie, Florence, Marquette, Goessel, Arlington and Turon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Greeley, KS; Wichita, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:47PM MDT until October 2 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Greeley County in west central Kansas... Wichita County in west central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT /1000 AM CDT/ Tonight. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 743 PM MDT /843 PM CDT/, Emergency Management reports numerous road closures as well as high water in both Greeley and Wichita counties. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Leoti, Tribune, Horace, Selkirk, Lydia and Marienthal.

Flood Warning

Area
Pottawatomie, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:45PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Rock Creek near Louisville affecting Pottawatomie County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock Creek near Louisville. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins along the north bank of Rock Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:27 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Cloud, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:35PM CDT until October 4 at 11:09AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River near Glasco affecting Cloud County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River near Glasco. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the river from the Cloud and Mitchell County line to Niles. At 25.0 feet, County Road 763 floods west of Glasco near the west end bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:35 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 23.3 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marshall, KS; Washington, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:30PM CDT until October 4 at 5:12PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Marshall and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Blue River near Barnes. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, on the west side of Highway 148 floods north of the river. At 19.0 feet, Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, south of the river and east of Highway 148 floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.4 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marshall, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:30PM CDT until October 6 at 10:16PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Marshall and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Blue Rapids. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marshall, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:30PM CDT until October 3 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Marshall and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Vermillion River near Frankfort. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The west bank of the river floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.7 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Mitchell, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:28PM CDT until October 3 at 3:53AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River At Beloit affecting Mitchell County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River at Beloit. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flooding occurs in the Beloit city park and fairgrounds. Rural lowlands outside of Beloit flood at 18 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.6 feet, witch is 2.6 feet above the minor flood stage. - Forecast...The river appears to of recently crested with water levels now starting to reside. Water levels could fall back below flood stage as early as Friday morning to early afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Pottawatomie, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:18PM CDT until October 2 at 3:31PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County. Vermillion Creek near Wamego affecting Pottawatomie County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermillion Creek near Wamego. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minlor flooding occurs along Vermillion Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Wabaunsee, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:18PM CDT until October 2 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County. Vermillion Creek near Wamego affecting Pottawatomie County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mill Creek near Paxico. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying farm fields and campsites along the creek begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Lyon, KS; Osage, KS
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:50PM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading affecting Lyon and Osage Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading. * WHEN...From this evening to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, County Road Y 5 near the gage floods, 3 miles north of Reading. At 23.0 feet, Overlow on the right bank is in several swift channels over Road Y 5, 3 miles north of Reading. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 22.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

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