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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0002 Issued by the Topeka Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 12:06:51 284 WGUS63 KTOP 171706 FFATOP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 1206 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026 .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. KSZ008>012-020>024-034-181200- /O.NEW.KTOP.FA.A.0002.260518T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa- Including the cities of Horton, St. Marys, Belleville, Washington, Wamego, Greenleaf, Concordia, Marysville, Minneapolis, Clay Center, Hiawatha, Holton, Seneca, Blue Rapids, Manhattan, Frankfort, Linn, Clifton, Hanover, Bennington, and Sabetha 1206 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ 101 Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-05-18 00:53:15 127 WGUS63 KTOP 180552 FFATOP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 1252 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSZ026-035>040-054>056-058-059-181700- /O.EXA.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Jefferson-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon- Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Lyndon, Alma, Lawrence, Carbondale, Herington, Harveyville, Grantville, Osage City, Ottawa, Council Grove, Emporia, Oskaloosa, Garnett, Lebo, Topeka, Burlington, Perry, Abilene, Overbrook, Alta Vista, Paxico, McLouth, Meriden, Nortonville, McFarland, Valley Falls, Eskridge, Junction City, Maple Hill, and Burlingame 1252 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Jefferson. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ KSZ008>012-020>024-034-181700- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa- Including the cities of Hiawatha, Wamego, St. Marys, Concordia, Clay Center, Bennington, Blue Rapids, Belleville, Manhattan, Seneca, Greenleaf, Minneapolis, Horton, Frankfort, Washington, Marysville, Hanover, Holton, Clifton, Sabetha, and Linn 1252 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 00:53:15 127 WGUS63 KTOP 180552 FFATOP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 1252 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSZ026-035>040-054>056-058-059-181700- /O.EXA.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Jefferson-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon- Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Lyndon, Alma, Lawrence, Carbondale, Herington, Harveyville, Grantville, Osage City, Ottawa, Council Grove, Emporia, Oskaloosa, Garnett, Lebo, Topeka, Burlington, Perry, Abilene, Overbrook, Alta Vista, Paxico, McLouth, Meriden, Nortonville, McFarland, Valley Falls, Eskridge, Junction City, Maple Hill, and Burlingame 1252 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Jefferson. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ KSZ008>012-020>024-034-181700- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa- Including the cities of Hiawatha, Wamego, St. Marys, Concordia, Clay Center, Bennington, Blue Rapids, Belleville, Manhattan, Seneca, Greenleaf, Minneapolis, Horton, Frankfort, Washington, Marysville, Hanover, Holton, Clifton, Sabetha, and Linn 1252 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 06:29:37 878 WGUS63 KTOP 181129 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 629 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-182100- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris- Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Hiawatha, Lyndon, Alma, Lawrence, Wamego, St. Marys, Concordia, Herington, Carbondale, Clay Center, Grantville, Harveyville, Osage City, Ottawa, Bennington, Council Grove, Emporia, Oskaloosa, Blue Rapids, Belleville, Manhattan, Garnett, Lebo, Seneca, Topeka, Greenleaf, Burlington, Perry, Minneapolis, Horton, Frankfort, Abilene, Washington, Marysville, Hanover, Overbrook, McLouth, Meriden, Holton, Alta Vista, Clifton, Nortonville, Paxico, McFarland, Sabetha, Valley Falls, Linn, Eskridge, Junction City, Maple Hill, and Burlingame 629 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north 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 north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ JP Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:46:54 234 WGUS63 KTOP 182046 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 346 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-191200- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris- Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Burlingame, Hanover, Council Grove, Meriden, McLouth, Seneca, St. Marys, Linn, Abilene, Harveyville, Holton, Marysville, Grantville, Osage City, Washington, Overbrook, Horton, Eskridge, Clay Center, Topeka, Burlington, Wamego, McFarland, Maple Hill, Ottawa, Junction City, Paxico, Herington, Clifton, Bennington, Manhattan, Hiawatha, Lawrence, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Carbondale, Valley Falls, Lebo, Nortonville, Concordia, Greenleaf, Sabetha, Emporia, Lyndon, Garnett, Minneapolis, Alma, Alta Vista, Perry, Oskaloosa, and Belleville 346 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north 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 north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 22:19:39 201 WGUS63 KTOP 190319 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 1019 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSZ008>012-020>024-034>038-190430- /O.CAN.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee- Including the cities of Harveyville, Seneca, Marysville, Council Grove, Clay Center, Blue Rapids, Maple Hill, Eskridge, Paxico, Belleville, Herington, Greenleaf, St. Marys, Linn, Washington, Minneapolis, Alta Vista, Hanover, Bennington, Alma, Manhattan, Wamego, Frankfort, Concordia, Abilene, McFarland, Clifton, Hiawatha, Junction City, Holton, Horton, and Sabetha 1019 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch is being cancelled. $$ KSZ026-039-040-054>056-058-059-191130- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Lawrence, Nortonville, Oskaloosa, Topeka, Perry, Lebo, Grantville, Lyndon, Burlington, Overbrook, Garnett, McLouth, Burlingame, Ottawa, Osage City, Valley Falls, Meriden, Carbondale, and Emporia 1019 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ BD Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 22:19:39 201 WGUS63 KTOP 190319 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 1019 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSZ008>012-020>024-034>038-190430- /O.CAN.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee- Including the cities of Harveyville, Seneca, Marysville, Council Grove, Clay Center, Blue Rapids, Maple Hill, Eskridge, Paxico, Belleville, Herington, Greenleaf, St. Marys, Linn, Washington, Minneapolis, Alta Vista, Hanover, Bennington, Alma, Manhattan, Wamego, Frankfort, Concordia, Abilene, McFarland, Clifton, Hiawatha, Junction City, Holton, Horton, and Sabetha 1019 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch is being cancelled. $$ KSZ026-039-040-054>056-058-059-191130- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Lawrence, Nortonville, Oskaloosa, Topeka, Perry, Lebo, Grantville, Lyndon, Burlington, Overbrook, Garnett, McLouth, Burlingame, Ottawa, Osage City, Valley Falls, Meriden, Carbondale, and Emporia 1019 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ BD Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-19 02:11:30 705 WGUS63 KTOP 190710 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 210 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026 KSZ026-039-040-054>056-058-059-190815- /O.CAN.KTOP.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Overbrook, Garnett, Topeka, Oskaloosa, Carbondale, Perry, McLouth, Osage City, Lebo, Nortonville, Lyndon, Burlingame, Lawrence, Grantville, Valley Falls, Emporia, Burlington, Meriden, and Ottawa 210 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee. In northeast Kansas, Jefferson. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ JP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||