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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Erie, KS.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (26/100) · Rain 39% · 0.1 in · Max wind 6 to 9 mph.
3 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
100
/ 100
For typical homes located in Erie, KS.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 5 features intersect this tile.
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Erie, KS
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: ICT · radar KINX
Active alerts near Erie
Flood Warning
Effective local time
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 5:33AM CDT until June 26 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
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. 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.
Flood Warning
Effective local time
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 4:01AM CDT until June 29 at 3:55AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM CDT.
Flood Watch
Effective local time
Flood Watch issued June 25 at 11:17PM CDT until June 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
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.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (60% of features)
SFHA share: 40% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 15
Tile risk label: Moderate
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
NEOSHO R NR ERIE, KS (07183300)
Stage: 24.28 ft
Observed: local time
Distance from Erie: 2 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 31% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 1.81 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 39% · 0.1 in
Max wind: 6 to 9 mph
Risk score: 26/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 27% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 16 mph
Risk score: 21/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 16 to 21 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 16 to 20 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 16 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Erie
- Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
- Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
- Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.
Flood & storm risk FAQs for Erie
Does Erie flood often?
Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.
What causes street flooding without a storm surge?
Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.