Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 5:02PM CDT until November 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 3:02pm
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including
the following counties, in east central Kansas, Shawnee. In
northeast Kansas, Jackson and Jefferson.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Northern Topeka, Valley Falls, Meriden and Ozawkie.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jackson, KS; Jefferson, KS; Shawnee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS