Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 6:35PM CDT until November 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 4:35pm
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
county, Shawnee.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in
urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 634 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 0.5 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Shawnee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS