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