Kansas Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/20/2026 10:58

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 20 at 12:58PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following counties, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected to move in from western Kansas and southeastern Nebraska overnight, which could produce multiple rounds of rainfall over the same locations. Amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast for most places, but localized amounts of 3 to 6 inches will probably occur somewhere in the watch area, which could lead to flooding.
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS