Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 12:52AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Kansas,
including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In
east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary,
Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas,
Jefferson.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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:
Jefferson; Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee; Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov