Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 13 at 10:28AM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Kansas, including the following
county, Jefferson.
* WHEN...From 5 PM CDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop in a very moist environment
by this evening. This is expected to allow storms to be efficient
rainfall producers with rain rates around 2 inches per hour.
The watch may need to be extended into Thursday if additional
rounds of heavy rainfall become apparent.
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:
Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov