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Flash Flood Warning

Area
Cloud, KS
Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:55PM CDT until October 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

FFWTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Cloud County in north central Kansas... * Until 400 AM CDT. * At 1155 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Concordia and Jamestown.

Flood Warning

Area
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:42PM CDT until October 5 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri... Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From Friday evening to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the east and west banks of the river. At 22.3 feet, Water enters Riverfront Park in Leavenworth. In addition, 2nd Street at the waste water treatment plant is closed due to high water. Persons should vacate the park to avoid the loss of life and property. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday evening to a crest of 21.2 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Doniphan, KS; Andrew, MO; Buchanan, MO
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:41PM CDT until October 6 at 12:32PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Lafayette and Saline Counties. Missouri River above Parkville affecting Leavenworth, Platte and Wyandotte Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Jackson and Ray Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Howard, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Moniteau, Cooper and Boone Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at St Joseph. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowland flooding upstream and downstream from St. Joseph occurs. At 19.0 feet, Backwater from the Missouri River floods property along the Nodaway river at Nodaway, Missouri. At 21.0 feet, Riverfront Park in St. Joseph begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 21.6 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Leavenworth, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Platte, MO
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:41PM CDT until October 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Lafayette and Saline Counties. Missouri River above Parkville affecting Leavenworth, Platte and Wyandotte Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Jackson and Ray Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Howard, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Moniteau, Cooper and Boone Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River above Parkville. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to late Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Atchison, KS; Leavenworth, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:40PM CDT until October 3 at 8:53AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Stranger Creek at Easton affecting Atchison and Leavenworth Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stranger Creek at Easton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water enters low-lying fields south of Easton. At 18.0 feet, 1st street in Easton and 231st street north and south of Easton begin to flood. At 19.5 feet, Highway 192 just east of Easton is closed due to swift current of water over the road. At 20.0 feet, All roads out of Easton except for highway 192 west of 231st street in Easton are closed. In addition, water covers Millwood Road, 3 miles north of Easton. Water depth is 6 inches across the eastbound lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Area
Phillips; Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell; Merrick; Polk; Dawson; Buffalo; Hall; Hamilton; York; Gosper; Phelps; Kearney; Adams; Clay; Fillmore; Furnas; Harlan; Franklin; Webster; Nuckolls; Thayer
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 10:12PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas, including the following counties, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Phillips, Rooks and Smith and Nebraska, including the following counties, Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Dawson, Fillmore, Franklin, Furnas, Gosper, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Kearney, Merrick, Nuckolls, Phelps, Polk, Thayer, Webster and York. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At least an inch with peak amounts as high as 3-5+" of rainfall have already fallen across the watch area so far with potentially 1-3" more inches still left to fall in some places. A few bands of heavy rainfall, primarily concentrated across portions of north central Kansas and far southern to southeastern Nebraska, could continue through the remainder of the night into Thursday morning. Shower activity will be expected to scatter out with the total coverage of showers gradually decreasing tonight and Thursday. Cumulative rainfall totals of mainly 2-4 inches is expected with higher localized amounts of 4-7 inches possible. Some areas, especially locations along or near low-lying or poor drainage areas, could see flooding. Even after the precipitation comes to an end, rising water along creeks, rivers and streams may continue to rise and could even exceed their banks in a few areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Cloud, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:02PM CDT until October 4 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River near Glasco affecting Cloud County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River near Glasco. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the river from the Cloud and Mitchell County line to Niles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:46 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday afternoon to a crest of 22.9 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Advisory

Area
Phillips, KS; Smith, KS
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 9:57PM CDT until October 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Eastern Phillips County in north central Kansas... Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 100 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 951 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that most of the Advisory area had picked up 2-4 inches of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening. Primarily minor/nuisance flooding is likely occurring or will yet occur within the Advisory area, including possible minor flooding of small creeks and streams and at least a few rural roads. At least portions of the Advisory area could receive another inch of rain rain moves out tonight or becomes much lighter, and at least some lighter rain could also fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. - This includes, but is not limited to the following streamsand drainages... Oak Creek, East Plum Creek, Beaver Creek, Pawnee Creek, School Creek, East Branch Twelvemile Creek, East Branch Troublesome Creek, Spring Creek, West Beaver Creek, Plotner Creek, Walnut Creek, West Oak Creek, Rock Creek, Plum Creek, Crystal Creek, West Big Creek, Middle Oak Creek, West Penny Creek, Deer Creek, Lost Creek, Big Creek, Ash Creek, East Beaver Creek, Cedar Creek, Dry Creek, East Cedar Creek, Middle Cedar Creek, White Rock Creek, and West Cedar Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Phillipsburg, Smith Center, Kensington, Agra, Kirwin, Gaylord, Glade, Athol, Speed, Harlan, Cedar and Bellaire. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Jewell, KS; Republic, KS; Nuckolls, NE
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:33PM CDT until October 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

...The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska...Kansas... Little Blue River Near Deweese affecting Nuckolls and Clay Counties. Republican River Near Hardy affecting Republic, Nuckolls and Jewell Counties. Republican River Near Riverton affecting Franklin County. Republican River At Guide Rock affecting Nuckolls and Webster Counties. Solomon River At Beloit affecting Mitchell County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River near Hardy. * WHEN...From early Thursday morning to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, The north and south approach of the Republican River Bridge south of Hardy will see shallow flooding as the river expands outward reaching a maximum width of 0.9 mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 13.0 feet Thursday morning. It is currently forecast to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Mitchell, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:33PM CDT until October 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

...The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska...Kansas... Little Blue River Near Deweese affecting Nuckolls and Clay Counties. Republican River Near Hardy affecting Republic, Nuckolls and Jewell Counties. Republican River Near Riverton affecting Franklin County. Republican River At Guide Rock affecting Nuckolls and Webster Counties. Solomon River At Beloit affecting Mitchell County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River at Beloit. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, The bridge on Hyde Lane which is two miles southeast of Beloit is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 23.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It is currently forecast to fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Jewell, KS; Nuckolls, NE; Thayer, NE
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:28PM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Jewell County in north central Kansas... Nuckolls County in south central Nebraska... Thayer County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 922 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up at least 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain in the last few hours. At least minor flooding of several rural roads is likely. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least significant within-bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of some main rivers is also possible. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another 1-2 inches of rain tonight before rain moves out or becomes much lighter, and, at least some lighter rain could also fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. This areal Flood Warning effectively replaces the previously- issued Flood Advisory valid until 2 AM Thursday for the same area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Burr Oak Creek, Limestone Creek, Little Sandy Creek, Moorehouse Creek, Beaver Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Spring Branch, Middle Creek, Buffalo Creek, Big Timber Creek, Spring Creek, East Marsh Creek, Walnut Creek, Elk Creek, Humphrey Branch Rose Creek, Middle Limestone Creek, Advent Creek, Little Oak Creek, Lost Creek,South Fork Big Sandy Creek, Dry Creek, White Rock Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Liberty Creek and Oak Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Superior, Hebron, Deshler, Nelson, Lawrence, Davenport, Bruning, Chester, Alexandria, Burr Oak, Hardy, Ruskin, Esbon, Carleton, Byron, Hubbell, Oak, Belvidere, Gilead and Webber. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Area
Trego; Ellis; Scott; Lane; Ness; Rush; Hamilton; Kearny; Finney; Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stanton; Grant; Haskell; Gray; Ford; Morton; Stevens; Seward; Meade
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 9:08PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Ellis and Rush. In south central Kansas, Pawnee. In southwest Kansas, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Seward, Stanton and Stevens. In west central Kansas, Lane, Ness, Scott and Trego. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Clay, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07PM CDT until October 5 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Republican River near Scandia affecting Republic County. Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River at Clay Center. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from U.S. Highway 24 to Milford Lake. At 17.0 feet, Flooding occurs between 16th, 17th, and 18th Roads and between Limestone and Osage Roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday morning to a crest of 16.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Jewell, KS; Mitchell, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07PM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Jewell County in north central Kansas... Eastern Mitchell County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up at least 2-4 inches of rain in the last few hours. Some flooding of several rural roads is likely. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least significant within-bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of main rivers is also possible. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another 1-2 inches of rain tonight before rain moves out or becomes much lighter, and at least some lighter rain could also fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Fifth Creek, Fourth Creek, Turkey Creek, Prairie Creek, Buffalo Creek, Mulberry Creek, West Asher Creek, East Marsh Creek, Marsh Creek, Rock Creek, Plum Creek, Little Salt Creek, Marshall Creek, Little Cheyenne Creek, Salt Creek, Dry Creek, Asher Creek, Antelope Creek, East Asher Creek and West Rock Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Beloit, Asherville, Simpson, Randall, Scottsville and Victor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Republic, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:07PM CDT until October 2 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Republican River near Scandia affecting Republic County. Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River near Scandia. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Lowlands along the river flood. At 11.0 feet, Low lying rural roads flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 10.4 feet. There is forecast to be a second crest of 10.4 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday night. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Cloud, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:46PM CDT until October 2 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Buffalo Creek near Jamestown affecting Cloud County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buffalo Creek near Jamestown. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the creek as the south bank overflows. At 16.9 feet, Farm field along the north bank of the Buffalo Creek floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:24 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marshall, KS; Washington, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 5 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Blue River near Barnes. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, south of the river and east of Highway 148 floods. At 23.0 feet, Sunflower Road floods about 250 feet east of the Little Blue River in Marshall county. Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, floods north of the river and west of Highway 148 in Washington county. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 22.4 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marshall, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Blue Rapids. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake. At 68.0 feet, River reaches top of levee east of Blue Rapids. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Washington, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 2 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mill Creek at Washington. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lands along the creek flood from Morrowville to Washington flood. At 19.0 feet, Osage Road, located 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Washington, floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marshall, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Mill Creek at Washington affecting Washington County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Vermillion River near Frankfort. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The west bank of the river floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Lincoln, KS; Russell, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 7:32PM CDT until October 1 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Localized flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Lincoln County in central Kansas... Russell County in central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 732 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen across the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area through the evening. - Some locations that may experience localized floodinginclude... Russell, Lucas, Gorham, Luray, Dorrance, Bunker Hill, Paradise, Waldo, Wilson Lake, Russell Airport and Ash Grove. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Gove, KS; Logan, KS; Sheridan, KS; Thomas, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 6:40PM CDT until October 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS

Widespread rainfall of 1 to 4 inches has already fallen across the warned area, with additional heavy rain expected to develop overnight. While rapid rises are not expected due to the intermittent nature of the rain, significant ponding and flooding in low lying areas will likely begin or continue tonight. * WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Sheridan County in northwestern Kansas... Thomas County in northwestern Kansas... Western Gove County in west central Kansas... Logan County in west central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. This areal flood warning replaces the flood advisory that was previously in effect for the area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Colby, Oakley, Grinnell, Levant, Rexford, Winona, Monument, Gem, Menlo, Russell Springs, Mingo, Halford, Angelus and The Monument Rocks.

Flood Warning

Area
Jewell, KS; Mitchell, KS; Osborne, KS; Smith, KS
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 5:40PM CDT until October 1 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Jewell County in north central Kansas... Western Mitchell County in north central Kansas... Eastern Osborne County in north central Kansas... Southeastern Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that a few rounds of moderate to heavy rain since early this morning has dumped as much as 2-5 inches across much of the area, with the overall-highest amounts over central and southwestern Jewell County. At least minor/nuisance flooding of various rural roads and low-lying areas is likely to occur, and was confirmed to have occurred earlier today in Jewell County by emergency management. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another 1-2 inches before rain eases up later this evening, and additional rain could fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least noticeable within-bank rises, but actual flooding of main rivers is less certain. This areal Flood Warning effectively replaces the previously- issued Warning valid until 9 PM this evening for southern Jewell County. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Limestone Creek, Turkey Creek, Granite Creek, Johns Creek, Prairie Creek, Little Walnut Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Buffalo Creek, Mulberry Creek, East Twin Creek, Spring Creek, Marsh Creek, Walnut Creek, Rock Creek, Plum Creek, Center Twin Creek, Browns Creek, Fourmile Creek, Middle Limestone Creek, Disappointment Creek, Little Oak Creek, East Fork Big Timber Creek, Frog Creek, Ash Creek, East Fork Wolf Creek, Mill Creek, Middle Buffalo Creek, East Kill Creek, Bacon Creek, Indian Creek, Salt Creek, West Buffalo Creek, Dry Creek, White Rock Creek, Elm Creek, Lovewell Reservoir Area, East Buffalo Creek, Kill Creek, Antelope Creek, Twin Creek, West Limestone Creek, Covert Creek and Oak Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Tipton, Formoso, Ionia, Randall, Hunter and Montrose. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Area
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 3:43PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following counties, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell and Saline. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will continue to overspread the area tonight through Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Hydrologic Outlook

Area
Cloud, KS
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

ESFTOP Buffalo Creek near Jamestown This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Buffalo Creek near Jamestown Flood stage: 16.0 feet Maximum Forecast Stage: 16.6 feet at 7 PM Thursday Oct 01 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Hydrologic Outlook

Area
Cloud, KS
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 2:40PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

ESFTOP Solomon River near Glasco This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Solomon River near Glasco Flood stage: 22.0 feet Maximum Forecast Stage: 24.4 feet at 7 AM Sunday Oct 04 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Thu 7pm 7am 7pm Solomon River Glasco 22.0 MSG MSG 5.0 6.1 7.8 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Flood Watch

Area
Republic; Washington; Marshall; Nemaha; Brown; Cloud; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie; Jackson; Jefferson; Ottawa; Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:35PM CDT until October 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Multiple rounds of heavy rain with an increasing potential for flooding. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow-moving, moisture-laden system is expected to bring an additional 1.5 to 3 inches of rain with locally higher amounts around 4 inches. This on top of already saturated ground for locations that saw the heaviest rain last night would see an increased risk for flooding.

Flood Watch

Area
Atchison; Mercer; Putnam; Schuyler; De Kalb; Daviess; Grundy; Sullivan; Adair; Buchanan
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:47PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas, including the following area, Atchison KS and Missouri, including the following areas, Adair, Buchanan, Daviess, De Kalb, Grundy, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall anticipated with cumulative totals approaching 2 or more inches in most areas. Some areas may receive 4 or more inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Area
Doniphan; Atchison; Nodaway; Worth; Gentry; Harrison; Holt; Andrew
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:47PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas, including the following area, Doniphan and Missouri, including the following areas, Andrew, Atchison MO, Gentry, Harrison, Holt, Nodaway and Worth. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall anticipated with cumulative totals approaching 2 or more inches in most areas. Some areas may receive 4 or more inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Hydrologic Outlook

Area
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

ESFEAX Missouri River at Leavenworth This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 48 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Missouri River at Leavenworth Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 6.4 feet at 10 AM Wednesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 20.3 feet at 1 AM Saturday Oct 03 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri 1pm 1pm 1pm Missouri River Leavenworth 20.0 6.4 Wed 10am 6.4 10.4 18.2 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Flood Watch

Area
Yuma County; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne County; Cheyenne; Rawlins; Decatur; Norton; Sherman; Thomas; Sheridan; Graham; Wallace; Logan; Gove; Greeley; Wichita; Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 8:59AM MDT until October 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Cheyenne CO, Kit Carson and Yuma, Kansas, including the following areas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, Wallace and Wichita, and southwest Nebraska, including the following areas, Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 0.25-3.00" of rain are forecast through Thursday afternoon. The heavier amounts will favor those closer to Central Kansas while the lower amounts will favor those near the Tri-State border. There may be a few pockets of 4-6" rainfall totals generally along and south I-70.

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Potter.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.

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