Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:23AM CDT until April 15 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 10:23pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Kansas, including the following
county, Washington.
* WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1223 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Haddam, Mahaska and Hollenberg.
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:
Washington, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov