Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 9:00AM CDT until October 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
counties, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon and Osage.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- One more round of rain is expected today. Widespread additional
totals of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected, with isolated totals of
around 3 inches. Coupled with the 1 to 4 inches of rain that has
fallen over the past 36 hours, flooding is possible.
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:
Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov