Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 3:48AM CDT until April 27 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 347 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Junction City, Wamego, Alma, St. Marys, Grandview Plaza, St.
George, White City, Alta Vista, Dwight, McFarland, Paxico, Belvue,
Emmett, Louisville, Woodbine, Parkerville, Latimer and Volland.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 305 and 335.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Dickinson, KS; Geary, KS; Morris, KS; Pottawatomie, KS; Riley, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov