Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 5:13PM CDT until October 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 2:00am
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...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain continues this afternoon into the overnight hours.
Additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are likely with
isolated totals of around 4 inches 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