v2.3.0.11
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2011
Jun. 14, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type 10-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Apr 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011
Entity Registrant Name FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORP
Entity Central Index Key 0000713002
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-30
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 47,430,992
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Entity Public Float $ 119,923,022
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers Yes