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...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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 800 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 634 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 1.5 inches 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Jackson, KS; Jefferson, KS; Shawnee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS