Smith County, Kansas, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:11PM CDT until October 1 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE”

The Flood Warning will expire at 1215 PM CDT this afternoon for a portion of north central Kansas, including the following areas, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne and Smith. Most of this areal Flood Warning has been effectively replaced by a less-urgent Flood Advisory valid until 9 PM CDT this evening. However, Flood Warnings do remain in effect specifically for the Solomon River.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:59AM CDT until October 1 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * 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. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 254 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up 3-5 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Many rural roads are experiencing significant flooding. Area creeks and rivers will also experience significant within-bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of main rivers is also possible. Additional off and on, mainly light, rain is possible today. Dry conditions return by tonight and will likely persist for at least several days. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Fifth Creek, Fourth Creek, Turkey Creek, Prairie Creek, Buffalo Creek, Mulberry Creek, 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, and West Rock Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Tipton, Formoso, Ionia, Randall, Hunter and Montrose. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

“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

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. 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.