Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Wichita, KS

Issued

May 26, 2021, 11:33 PM CDT (04:33 UTC)

Expired

May 27, 2021, 11:11 AM CDT

In force

12 hr

Issued by

NWS Wichita, KS

Area

Storm-based polygon

Damage threat

Considerable

Flood severity

None

County Marion County, KS

The Wichita radar (KICT), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WGUS53 KICT 270433
FFWICT
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/O.NEW.KICT.FF.W.0004.210527T0433Z-210527T0830Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1133 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Marion County in central Kansas...

* Until 330 AM CDT.

* At 1133 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain in Between Geneseo and Hillsboro. Between 2 
  and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 
  to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Florence, Goessel, Burns, 
  Lincolnville, Ramona, Lehigh, Durham, Tampa, Lost Springs, Marion 
  Lake and Pilsen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3861 9693 3852 9693 3852 9682 3836 9682
      3835 9682 3835 9684 3809 9684 3809 9715
      3817 9715 3817 9737 3861 9737

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Metzger

812 
WGUS53 KICT 270819
FFWICT
KSC115-271630-
/O.EXT.KICT.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210527T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
319 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Wichita has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Marion County in central Kansas...

* Until 1130 AM CDT Thursday.

* At 319 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported rising water from 
  heavy rainfall is continuing across the warned area. Between 4 and 
  6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Florence, Goessel, Burns, 
  Lincolnville, Ramona, Lehigh, Durham, Tampa, Lost Springs, Marion 
  Lake and Pilsen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 9693 3852 9682 3836 9682 3835 9684
      3809 9684 3809 9715 3817 9715 3817 9737
      3861 9737 3861 9693

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Butler

284 
WGUS73 KICT 271611
FFSICT

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1111 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

KSC115-271621-
/O.CAN.KICT.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210527T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion KS-
1111 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR MARION COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to 
pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3852 9693 3852 9682 3836 9682 3835 9684
      3809 9684 3809 9715 3817 9715 3817 9737
      3861 9737 3861 9693

$$

Salazar

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