Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 4:24PM CDT until October 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, the public reported creeks out of their banks and
water flowing over roads across northwest Shawnee County. Between 3
and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rossville, Silver Lake, Hoyt, Maple Hill and Willard.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 340 and 349.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jackson, KS; Shawnee, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov