Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 17 at 12:06PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 10:06am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
again Monday afternoon. Rainfall totals ranging from 2-4 inches will
be possible over the next 48 hours with locally higher amounts.
Rainfall ends early Tuesday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas, including
the following counties, in north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud,
Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown,
Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall.
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:
Republic; Washington; Marshall; Nemaha; Brown; Cloud; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie; Jackson; Ottawa
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov