Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 7:41PM CDT until May 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
FFWTOP
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Geary County in east central Kansas...
Northwestern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
Southeastern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
St. George.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 309 and 321.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Geary, KS; Riley, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: