“Severe Weather Alert: Flash Flooding Hits Various Areas in Kansas”

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Heavy rain causing flash flooding in parts of Kansas

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Storms producing heavy rain have been moving through the Wichita area on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service says a flash flood warning is in effect for Sedgwick, Chase, Marion, Harvey, Lyon, Butler, Greenwood and Morris counties through 5 p.m., already 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area.

Pictures:

Flooding at Bleckley and 1st Street at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (KSN Photo)
Water covers 8th Street near Main in downtown Wichita on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (KSN News)
Water covers the road at 85th Street west of Interstate 135 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (KSN Photo)
Newton Fire/EMS working an accident on Interstate 135 near Newton. Heavy rain has fallen across the area causing flooded roads. (Courtesy: Newton Fire/EMS)
Flooding in Harvey County (Courtesy: Harvey County Government)
Flooding in Harvey County (Courtesy: Harvey County Government)
Courtesy: Derby Police Department
Flooding at Kellogg and Woodlawn at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (Courtesy: KanDrive)
Heavy rain at Kellogg and Woodlawn on June 3, 2025. (Courtesy WichWay.org)

The Wichita Fire Department says in the last several hours, they have received several submersion alarms. The department advises against driving on rain-covered roadways and reminds people to “turn around, don’t drown.”

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