Oxford, KS Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Warning
Jewell, KS; Republic, KS; Nuckolls, NE
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:33PM CDT until October 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
...The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska...Kansas... Little Blue River Near Deweese affecting Nuckolls and Clay Counties. Republican River Near Hardy affecting Republic, Nuckolls and Jewell Counties. Republican River Near Riverton affecting Franklin County. Republican River At Guide Rock affecting Nuckolls and Webster Counties. Solomon River At Beloit affecting Mitchell County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River near Hardy. * WHEN...From early Thursday morning to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, The north and south approach of the Republican River Bridge south of Hardy will see shallow flooding as the river expands outward reaching a maximum width of 0.9 mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 13.0 feet Thursday morning. It is currently forecast to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 09:33:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:33:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Mitchell, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:33PM CDT until October 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
...The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska...Kansas... Little Blue River Near Deweese affecting Nuckolls and Clay Counties. Republican River Near Hardy affecting Republic, Nuckolls and Jewell Counties. Republican River Near Riverton affecting Franklin County. Republican River At Guide Rock affecting Nuckolls and Webster Counties. Solomon River At Beloit affecting Mitchell County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River at Beloit. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, The bridge on Hyde Lane which is two miles southeast of Beloit is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 23.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It is currently forecast to fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 09:33:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:33:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Jewell, KS; Nuckolls, NE; Thayer, NE
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:28PM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Jewell County in north central Kansas... Nuckolls County in south central Nebraska... Thayer County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 922 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up at least 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain in the last few hours. At least minor flooding of several rural roads is likely. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least significant within-bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of some main rivers is also possible. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another 1-2 inches of rain tonight before rain moves out or becomes much lighter, and, at least some lighter rain could also fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. This areal Flood Warning effectively replaces the previously- issued Flood Advisory valid until 2 AM Thursday for the same area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Burr Oak Creek, Limestone Creek, Little Sandy Creek, Moorehouse Creek, Beaver Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Spring Branch, Middle Creek, Buffalo Creek, Big Timber Creek, Spring Creek, East Marsh Creek, Walnut Creek, Elk Creek, Humphrey Branch Rose Creek, Middle Limestone Creek, Advent Creek, Little Oak Creek, Lost Creek,South Fork Big Sandy Creek, Dry Creek, White Rock Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Liberty Creek and Oak Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Superior, Hebron, Deshler, Nelson, Lawrence, Davenport, Bruning, Chester, Alexandria, Burr Oak, Hardy, Ruskin, Esbon, Carleton, Byron, Hubbell, Oak, Belvidere, Gilead and Webber. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 09:28:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:28:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Tornado Watch
Cloud, KS
Tornado Watch issued September 30 at 9:14PM CDT until September 30 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
TORNADO WATCH 675 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS CLOUD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CONCORDIA.
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September 30th, 2026 09:14:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:14:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 11:00:00 pm CDT
Hydrologic Outlook
Cloud, KS
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 9:09PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
ESFTOP A Hydrologic Outlook is no longer in effect for the... Solomon River near Glasco The hydrologic outlook is no longer in effect as the affected locations have been upgraded to a Flood Warning. Additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.
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September 30th, 2026 09:09:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:09:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 10:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Trego; Ellis; Scott; Lane; Ness; Rush; Hamilton; Kearny; Finney; Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stanton; Grant; Haskell; Gray; Ford; Morton; Stevens; Seward; Meade
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 9:08PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Ellis and Rush. In south central Kansas, Pawnee. In southwest Kansas, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Seward, Stanton and Stevens. In west central Kansas, Lane, Ness, Scott and Trego. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 09:08:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:08:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Clay, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07PM CDT until October 5 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Republican River near Scandia affecting Republic County. Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River at Clay Center. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from U.S. Highway 24 to Milford Lake. At 17.0 feet, Flooding occurs between 16th, 17th, and 18th Roads and between Limestone and Osage Roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday morning to a crest of 16.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Immediate
September 30th, 2026 09:07:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:07:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Republic, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07PM CDT until October 2 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Republican River near Scandia affecting Republic County. Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River near Scandia. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Lowlands along the river flood. At 11.0 feet, Low lying rural roads flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 10.4 feet. There is forecast to be a second crest of 10.4 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday night. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
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Immediate
September 30th, 2026 09:07:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:07:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Jewell, KS; Mitchell, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07PM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Jewell County in north central Kansas... Eastern Mitchell County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up at least 2-4 inches of rain in the last few hours. Some flooding of several rural roads is likely. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least significant within-bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of main rivers is also possible. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another 1-2 inches of rain tonight before rain moves out or becomes much lighter, and at least some lighter rain could also fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Fifth Creek, Fourth Creek, Turkey Creek, Prairie Creek, Buffalo Creek, Mulberry Creek, West Asher Creek, East Marsh Creek, Marsh Creek, Rock Creek, Plum Creek, Little Salt Creek, Marshall Creek, Little Cheyenne Creek, Salt Creek, Dry Creek, Asher Creek, Antelope Creek, East Asher Creek and West Rock Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Beloit, Asherville, Simpson, Randall, Scottsville and Victor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 09:07:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:07:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Hydrologic Outlook
Cloud, KS
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
ESFTOP A Hydrologic Outlook is no longer in effect for the... Buffalo Creek near Jamestown The hydrologic outlook is no longer in effect as the affected locations have been upgraded to a Flood Warning. Additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.
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September 30th, 2026 08:52:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 08:52:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 10:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Cloud, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:46PM CDT until October 2 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Buffalo Creek near Jamestown affecting Cloud County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buffalo Creek near Jamestown. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the creek as the south bank overflows. At 16.9 feet, Farm field along the north bank of the Buffalo Creek floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:24 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
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September 30th, 2026 08:46:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 08:46:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Washington, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 2 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mill Creek at Washington. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lands along the creek flood from Morrowville to Washington flood. At 19.0 feet, Osage Road, located 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Washington, floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Severe
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Immediate
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 11:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Marshall, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Vermillion River near Frankfort. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The west bank of the river floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
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Immediate
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 11:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Marshall, KS; Washington, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 5 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Blue River near Barnes. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, south of the river and east of Highway 148 floods. At 23.0 feet, Sunflower Road floods about 250 feet east of the Little Blue River in Marshall county. Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, floods north of the river and west of Highway 148 in Washington county. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 22.4 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 11:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Marshall, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Blue Rapids. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake. At 68.0 feet, River reaches top of levee east of Blue Rapids. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 08:36:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 11:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Lincoln, KS; Russell, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 7:32PM CDT until October 1 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Lincoln County in central Kansas... Russell County in central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 732 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen across the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Russell, Lucas, Gorham, Luray, Dorrance, Bunker Hill, Paradise, Waldo, Wilson Lake, Russell Airport and Ash Grove. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 07:32:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 07:32:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 08:30:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Gove, KS; Logan, KS; Sheridan, KS; Thomas, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 6:40PM CDT until October 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Widespread rainfall of 1 to 4 inches has already fallen across the warned area, with additional heavy rain expected to develop overnight. While rapid rises are not expected due to the intermittent nature of the rain, significant ponding and flooding in low lying areas will likely begin or continue tonight. * WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Sheridan County in northwestern Kansas... Thomas County in northwestern Kansas... Western Gove County in west central Kansas... Logan County in west central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. This areal flood warning replaces the flood advisory that was previously in effect for the area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Colby, Oakley, Grinnell, Levant, Rexford, Winona, Monument, Gem, Menlo, Russell Springs, Mingo, Halford, Angelus and The Monument Rocks.
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September 30th, 2026 06:40:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 06:40:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 09:00:00 am CDT
Flood Advisory
Phillips, KS; Smith, KS
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 6:03PM CDT until October 1 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Phillips County in north central Kansas... Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that most of the Advisory area had picked up at least 1-3 inches of rain today, which for parts of especially central Phillips County has been in addition to 1-2 inches of rain that fell on Tuesday evening. Primarily minor/nuisance is likely occurring or will yet occur within the Advisory area, including possible minor flooding of small creeks and streams, and possibly a few rural roads. At least portions of the Advisory area could receive at least another inch of rain before rain eases up later this evening, and additional rain could fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. - This includes, but is not limited to, the following streamsand drainages... Oak Creek, East Plum Creek, Beaver Creek, Pawnee Creek, School Creek, East Branch Twelvemile Creek, East Branch Troublesome Creek, Spring Creek, West Beaver Creek, Plotner Creek, Walnut Creek, West Oak Creek, Rock Creek, Plum Creek, Crystal Creek, West Big Creek, Middle Oak Creek, West Penny Creek, Deer Creek, Lost Creek, Big Creek, Ash Creek, East Beaver Creek, Cedar Creek, Dry Creek, East Cedar Creek, Middle Cedar Creek, White Rock Creek, and West Cedar Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Phillipsburg, Smith Center, Kensington, Agra, Kirwin, Gaylord, Glade, Athol, Speed, Harlan, Cedar and Bellaire. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 06:03:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 06:03:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:00:00 am CDT
Flood Advisory
Decatur, KS; Rawlins, KS; Hitchcock, NE; Red Willow, NE
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 5:41PM CDT until September 30 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Decatur County in northwestern Kansas... Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas... Eastern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska... Western Red Willow County in southwestern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers. Minor flooding is may begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the next few hours. Additional rain may fall overnight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McCook, Oberlin, Culbertson, Herndon, Ludell, Traer and Cedar Bluffs.
Minor
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September 30th, 2026 05:41:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 05:41:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 09:45:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Jewell, KS; Mitchell, KS; Osborne, KS; Smith, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 5:40PM CDT until October 1 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Jewell County in north central Kansas... Western Mitchell County in north central Kansas... Eastern Osborne County in north central Kansas... Southeastern Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that a few rounds of moderate to heavy rain since early this morning has dumped as much as 2-5 inches across much of the area, with the overall-highest amounts over central and southwestern Jewell County. At least minor/nuisance flooding of various rural roads and low-lying areas is likely to occur, and was confirmed to have occurred earlier today in Jewell County by emergency management. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another 1-2 inches before rain eases up later this evening, and additional rain could fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least noticeable within-bank rises, but actual flooding of main rivers is less certain. This areal Flood Warning effectively replaces the previously- issued Warning valid until 9 PM this evening for southern Jewell County. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Limestone Creek, Turkey Creek, Granite Creek, Johns Creek, Prairie Creek, Little Walnut Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Buffalo Creek, Mulberry Creek, East Twin Creek, Spring Creek, Marsh Creek, Walnut Creek, Rock Creek, Plum Creek, Center Twin Creek, Browns Creek, Fourmile Creek, Middle Limestone Creek, Disappointment Creek, Little Oak Creek, East Fork Big Timber Creek, Frog Creek, Ash Creek, East Fork Wolf Creek, Mill Creek, Middle Buffalo Creek, East Kill Creek, Bacon Creek, Indian Creek, Salt Creek, West Buffalo Creek, Dry Creek, White Rock Creek, Elm Creek, Lovewell Reservoir Area, East Buffalo Creek, Kill Creek, Antelope Creek, Twin Creek, West Limestone Creek, Covert Creek and Oak Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Tipton, Formoso, Ionia, Randall, Hunter and Montrose. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 05:40:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 05:40:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 12:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 4:42PM CDT until October 5 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Platte and Leavenworth Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday 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 4:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday afternoon to a crest of 21.9 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 04:42:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 04:42:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 04:45:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Doniphan, KS; Andrew, MO; Buchanan, MO
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 4:13PM CDT until October 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Kansas... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Lafayette and Jackson Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River above Parkville affecting Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Platte Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Saline and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Boone, Howard, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Andrew, Buchanan and Doniphan Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at St Joseph. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Tuesday 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. At 24.0 feet, A residential area in northwest St. Joseph begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 04:13:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 04:13:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 04:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Leavenworth, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Platte, MO
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 4:13PM CDT until October 5 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Kansas... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Lafayette and Jackson Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River above Parkville affecting Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Platte Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Saline and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Boone, Howard, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Andrew, Buchanan and Doniphan Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River above Parkville. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday morning to a crest of 25.5 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 04:13:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 04:13:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 04:15:00 pm CDT
Tornado Watch
Mitchell, KS; Osborne, KS
Tornado Watch issued September 30 at 3:58PM CDT until September 30 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 675 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS MITCHELL OSBORNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BELOIT, DOWNS, AND OSBORNE.
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September 30th, 2026 03:58:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 03:58:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 11:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 3:43PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell and Saline. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will continue to overspread the area tonight through Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 03:43:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 03:43:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 07:00:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Phillips; Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell; Merrick; Polk; Dawson; Buffalo; Hall; Hamilton; York; Gosper; Phelps; Kearney; Adams; Clay; Fillmore; Furnas; Harlan; Franklin; Webster; Nuckolls; Thayer
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 2:59PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas, including the following counties, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Phillips, Rooks and Smith and Nebraska, including the following counties, Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Dawson, Fillmore, Franklin, Furnas, Gosper, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Kearney, Merrick, Nuckolls, Phelps, Polk, Thayer, Webster and York. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity through the evening hours. Cumulative rainfall totals of mainly 2-4 inches are expected with higher localized amounts of 4-7 inches possible. Some uncertainty still exists with northern extent of the heavy rain, but latest model trends suggest the greatest risk for the high end rain amounts will be southeast of a line from Holdrege to Doniphan to Osceola. Although some areas will not experience flooding, scattered instances of flooding and even considerable flash flooding are possible due to training thunderstorms, especially across areas still saturated from heavy rainfall last week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 02:59:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 02:59:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 04:00:00 am CDT
Hydrologic Outlook
Cloud, KS
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
ESFTOP Buffalo Creek near Jamestown This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Buffalo Creek near Jamestown Flood stage: 16.0 feet Maximum Forecast Stage: 16.6 feet at 7 PM Thursday Oct 01 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
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September 30th, 2026 02:41:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 02:41:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 02:45:00 pm CDT
Hydrologic Outlook
Cloud, KS
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 2:40PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
ESFTOP Solomon River near Glasco This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Solomon River near Glasco Flood stage: 22.0 feet Maximum Forecast Stage: 24.4 feet at 7 AM Sunday Oct 04 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Thu 7pm 7am 7pm Solomon River Glasco 22.0 MSG MSG 5.0 6.1 7.8 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
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September 30th, 2026 02:40:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 02:40:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 02:45:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Atchison, KS; Leavenworth, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 2:33PM CDT until October 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Stranger Creek at Easton affecting Atchison and Leavenworth Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stranger Creek at Easton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Saturday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 02:33:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 02:33:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 02:45:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Republic; Washington; Marshall; Nemaha; Brown; Cloud; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie; Jackson; Jefferson; Ottawa; Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:35PM CDT until October 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
* WHAT...Multiple rounds of heavy rain with an increasing potential for flooding. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow-moving, moisture-laden system is expected to bring an additional 1.5 to 3 inches of rain with locally higher amounts around 4 inches. This on top of already saturated ground for locations that saw the heaviest rain last night would see an increased risk for flooding.
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September 30th, 2026 01:35:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 01:35:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 05:00:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Doniphan; Atchison; Nodaway; Worth; Gentry; Harrison; Holt; Andrew
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:47PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas, including the following area, Doniphan and Missouri, including the following areas, Andrew, Atchison MO, Gentry, Harrison, Holt, Nodaway and Worth. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall anticipated with cumulative totals approaching 2 or more inches in most areas. Some areas may receive 4 or more inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 12:47:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 12:47:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 05:15:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Atchison; Mercer; Putnam; Schuyler; De Kalb; Daviess; Grundy; Sullivan; Adair; Buchanan
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:47PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas, including the following area, Atchison KS and Missouri, including the following areas, Adair, Buchanan, Daviess, De Kalb, Grundy, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall anticipated with cumulative totals approaching 2 or more inches in most areas. Some areas may receive 4 or more inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 30th, 2026 12:47:00 pm CDT
September 30th, 2026 12:47:00 pm CDT
October 1st, 2026 05:15:00 am CDT
Hydrologic Outlook
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
ESFEAX Missouri River at Leavenworth This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 48 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Missouri River at Leavenworth Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 6.4 feet at 10 AM Wednesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 20.3 feet at 1 AM Saturday Oct 03 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri 1pm 1pm 1pm Missouri River Leavenworth 20.0 6.4 Wed 10am 6.4 10.4 18.2 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
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September 30th, 2026 10:30:00 am CDT
September 30th, 2026 10:30:00 am CDT
October 1st, 2026 10:30:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Yuma County; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne County; Cheyenne; Rawlins; Decatur; Norton; Sherman; Thomas; Sheridan; Graham; Wallace; Logan; Gove; Greeley; Wichita; Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 8:59AM MDT until October 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Cheyenne CO, Kit Carson and Yuma, Kansas, including the following areas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, Wallace and Wichita, and southwest Nebraska, including the following areas, Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 0.25-3.00" of rain are forecast through Thursday afternoon. The heavier amounts will favor those closer to Central Kansas while the lower amounts will favor those near the Tri-State border. There may be a few pockets of 4-6" rainfall totals generally along and south I-70.
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September 30th, 2026 08:59:00 am MDT
September 30th, 2026 08:59:00 am MDT
October 1st, 2026 01:00:00 am MDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
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