Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 12:47AM CDT until September 16 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 10:47pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Lyon County in east central Kansas...
Western Osage County in east central Kansas...
Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1247 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Harveyville, Reading and Admire.
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; Osage, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov