Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 15 at 11:44PM CDT until September 16 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Lyon County in east central Kansas...
Southeastern Morris County in east central Kansas...
South Central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
* WHEN...Until 245 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1144 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Emporia, Eskridge, Americus, Allen, Admire, Bushong and Dunlap.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lyon, KS; Morris, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov