Kansas Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/01/2026 05:58

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 7:58AM CDT until October 1 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 5:58am
Expires: 
October 1, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Jefferson County in northeastern Kansas... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 757 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Valley Falls, Meriden, Ozawkie and Winchester.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Jefferson, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov