Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 9:58AM CDT until July 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 7:58am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
county, Lyon.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 956 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Emporia, Americus, Neosho Rapids, Reading, Allen, Admire and
Bushong.
- This includes the following highways...
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 124 and 154.
Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 143.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Lyon, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: