Weather Alerts For Benedict, KS

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. In east central Kansas, Chase. In south central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. WHEN From 1 AM CDT Thursday through Friday morning. 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Several rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall are expected from late tonight through early Friday morning. While not everyone will see flooding from rainfall, it appears likely that several locations will receive enough rainfall to cause flooding concerns. ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wichita KS HEADER Flood Watch # 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Chase, Harper, Labette, Allen, Barton, Butler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Ellsworth, Greenwood, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Montgomery, Neosho, Reno, Rice, Russell, Saline, Sedgwick, Sumner, Wilson, Woodson Including the cities of Peabody, Mulvane, Coffeyville, Salina, Cottonwood Falls, Wellington, Kingman, Arkansas City, Moline, Hutchinson, Longton, Independence, Lincoln, Augusta, Iola, Hillsboro, Cedar Vale, Park City, Russell, Great Bend, Neodesha, Lyons, Valley Center, Andover, Rose Hill, Strong City, Madison, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Anthony, Winfield, Parsons, McPherson, El Dorado, Attica, Howard, Haysville, Fredonia, Derby, Sedan, Humboldt, Bel Aire, Yates Center, Chanute, Newton, Eureka, Sterling, Grenola, Wilson, Ellsworth, and Harper