Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 6:32PM CDT until November 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 4:32pm
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
counties, Lyon, Shawnee and Wabaunsee.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 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...
Rossville, Eskridge, Dover, Silver Lake, Maple Hill, Allen,
Willard, Bushong and Keene.
- This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 340 and 352.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Lyon, KS; Shawnee, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS