Flood Advisory — Wichita County, Kansas
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 3:21AM MDT until August 6 at 6:15AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Greeley County in west central Kansas... West Central Wichita County in west central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 615 AM MDT /715 AM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 321 AM MDT /421 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Greeley and West Central Wichita Counties.
Effective August 6, 2026 at 5:21 AM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Goodland KS
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Wichita County, Kansas?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Wichita County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Greeley County.