Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:39AM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:39am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Kansas, including the
following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central
Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris,
Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen across much of east central and
northeast Kansas through the night. Any additional rainfall may
cause localize flooding. Runoff from earlier heavy rainfall may
cause some rivers and creeks to approach flood stage.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee; Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov