Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 31 at 3:02AM CDT until May 31 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 1:02am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following
county, Dickinson.
* WHEN...Until 615 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 301 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Abilene, Chapman, Solomon, Enterprise and Woodbine.
- This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 289.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov