Shawnee County
Flood Watch until THU 6:00 PM CDT
Issued September, 30 2026 at 1:35 PM - US/Central expires October, 01 2026 at 6:00 PM - US/Central
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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