Russell County Kansas Sheriff's Office

07/17/2026

Thanks for all the Tips today. He has been taken into custody.

06/21/2026

🚨 FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR RUSSELL COUNTY UNTIL 6:00 AM SUNDAY 🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Russell County and portions of central Kansas due to excessive rainfall. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, low-water crossings, and other flood-prone areas is either occurring or expected overnight.

⚠️ Areas of concern include:
• Russell
• Lucas
• Gorham
• Luray
• Dorrance
• Bunker Hill
• Paradise
• Waldo
• Russell Airport
• Wilson Lake
• Wilson State Park

🌧️ What to expect:

* Water may cover roads, low-water crossings, and drainage areas.
* Creeks and streams can rise quickly, especially overnight.
* Flooding is often harder to recognize after dark.

🚗 Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Just a small amount of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway. Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.

✅ Safety Tips
• Avoid unnecessary travel overnight.
• Stay away from creeks, drainage ditches, and flooded areas.
• Monitor local weather alerts and emergency notifications.
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings while sleeping.

The warning remains in effect until 6:00 AM Sunday morning. Conditions can change rapidly, so continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management. The latest forecast for Russell County shows additional thunderstorm chances and lingering rainfall concerns across the area.

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