Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 3:55PM CDT until November 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 1:55pm
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
county, Shawnee.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
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 of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Topeka and Pauline.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 353 and 355.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 175 and 183.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Shawnee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS