Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
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WGUS83 KGLD 160746
FLSGLD
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Goodland KS
246 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
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Norton KS-
246 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Norton County in northwestern Kansas...
* WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 246 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Norton and Calvert.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3992 10008 3992 9977 3977 9975 3977 10006
3981 10007
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