Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 7:45AM CDT until May 30 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 5:45am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
county, Douglas.
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 743 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of around half an inch are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lawrence.
- This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 200 and
204.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Douglas, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov