Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 10:19PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including
the following counties, in east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey,
Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee. In northeast Kansas,
Jefferson.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.
* 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; Shawnee; Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov