Flash Flood Warning 14, NWS Wichita, KS

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1040 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

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Labette KS-
1040 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR LABETTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to 
pose a threat. An area flood warning remains in effect for the 
warned area.  There are numerous rural and secondary roads that 
remain flooded at this time.  Please continue to heed any remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 3700 9552 3738 9552 3738 9508 3700 9508

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METZGER

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
452 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

.MESOSCALE DISCUSSION...
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Mesoscale update through 02z this evening

As of 21z, a warm front extended from the eastern Texas Panhandle to
near a line from Custer City, Oklahoma to Stillwater...to Pryor. The
front has been exhibiting a slight northward creep over the past
couple of hours, especially in north-central and northeastern
Oklahoma. 500 mb height falls will spread eastward over
Kansas/Oklahoma into this evening, which may tend to draw this warm
front to near the Kansas/Oklahoma border in far southeast Kansas.
Storm modes of clusters to semi-discrete supercells should continue
along and just north of this front through at least 02z. Large hail
to golfball size and damaging winds will be the primary storm
threats in our southern Kansas counties through 02z. If the front
creeps north into far southeast KS, a tornado will also be possible
for those counties close to the Oklahoma border in the far
southeast. The 850 mb low-level jet will increase to 50 knots into
this evening, with very strong moisture transport occurring beneath
diffluent flow aloft. With corfidi vectors showing a northeastward
propagation of MCS clusters, the flash flooding threat will increase
this evening/overnight in south-central/southeast Kansas.

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.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

There are two main troughs noticed over the CONUS. One trough is
centered over Ontario/Quebec with the main trough of interest near
the Four Corners into the Great Basin. Showers and thunderstorms
have persisted for much of the day across south central and
southeast Kansas into Oklahoma. Flooding has begun in south central
and southeast Kansas. Recent reports suggest flash flooding is
occurring in both locations with the amount of rainfall that has
fell over already wet soils. This threat will only increase with
additional rainfall.

Severe weather is occurring along the intersection of a warm front
and dryline which is positioned across Oklahoma. The dryline
stretches through the Texas Panhandle. Severe storms and
tornadoes have already developed and are expected for the Texas
Panhandle into Oklahoma. There is a high risk for the mentioned
location. It is imperative if you have family in that area to make
sure that they heed any warnings.

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.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday night)
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Highlights:
1) Flooding/Flash Flooding tonight-Tuesday

2) Possible strong to severe storms this evening/tonight

3) Gusty winds on Tuesday

The real concerns for this part of the forecast are this evening
into Tuesday as the area continues to be inundated with
thunderstorms. A negatively titled trough is positioned from western
Canada to the Great Basin to the Four Corners. This trough will push
its way to the east and northeast tonight. Moisture advection
continues to pool into the southern and central plains. An increase
in this moisture advection will occur this evening into tonight and
persist into early Tuesday. Thunderstorms with heavy rain are
expected to continue into the first half of Tuesday. Currently an
additional three to six inches is forecast to fall in south
central and southeast Kansas. Convective activity suggests that
locally higher amounts are likely, and these amounts are simply
an approximate value. The Weather Prediction Center has adjusted
their outlook to bring their high risk of excessive rainfall into
southeast Kansas and along the border with much of the rest of the
eastern half of Kansas staying in a moderate risk. Please see the
Hydrology section for additional information.

The Mesoscale Discussion above describes the potential for severe
weather this evening. If the warm front moves further to the north,
this could pose a severe threat to the southern portions of Kansas
with the possibility of golf ball sized hail and winds up to 65 mph.
Severe thunderstorms very well could move into south central and
southeast Kansas with the activity in Oklahoma. Therefore it is
important to pay attention to this threat as well.

As the trough keeps progressing northeast, it will deepen on Tuesday
as it moves into the Plains. In addition to the flooding threat, a
tightened gradient could lead to stronger winds with the possibility
of approaching Wind Advisory criteria in the afternoon. BUFKIT
soundings show momentum transfer up to 50kts on multiple models.
Current forecasted winds are flirting with advisory criteria. If
stronger winds and respective gusts do occur, it cannot be ruled out
to have some tree damage given the soft soils with as much rain is
anticipated between now and then.

Another thing to consider is the possibility for a cold core tornado
or even severe storms with the tightening system, strong forcing and
0-6km bulk shear of 60-85kts during the afternoon hours. While the
multiple rounds of thunderstorms will definitely impact the
environment, it is at least worth a mention at this time. The main
concern for Tuesday remains to be the flooding threat which will
continue.

A secondary trough is quick on its heels and will stay over the
Great Basin. There is a window of dry weather on Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon/evening when another wave moves across.
Chances of showers and thunderstorms return with continued river
flooding and potentially county areal flood warnings. This would
definitely not help those situations. Strong to severe thunderstorms
are possible, but the bulk of any of that activity will stay off to
the west and north.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Monday)
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Words for this part of the forecast: wet and humid

Highlights:

1) Additional chances of showers and thunderstorms with possible
severe storms on Thursday
2) Continued flooding

The trough over the Great Basin will move from the Front Range to
the Northern Plains on Thursday. There is a return of possibly
strong to severe thunderstorms on Thursday. A portion of this wave
moves to the Northern Plains on Friday with the GFS showing a more
wrapped up system while the ECMWF does not indicate the same. This
can be dived into in the coming days as the short term was certainly
a focus at this time.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms are in for essentially the
entirety of the forecast from Wednesday onward. Another wave is
forecast to move across on Saturday with another trough on
Monday/Tuesday. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms only aggravate
the flooding. A water filled and muddy mess will undoubtedly occur
into next week. It may be worth it to invest in some rain boots
if you haven't already. Temperatures around 80 degrees combined
with the moisture will keep it quite steamy and humid similar to
if you were living along the Gulf Coast. Adjustments to the
chances for precipitation field were made during this time frame
and are anticipated in the coming days as well.

Please stay tuned for updates on this part of the forecast which
will get better attention in the coming days.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 1225 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Low clouds will expand across central Kansas this afternoon along
with numerous showers/storms. Meanwhile MVFR cigs will begin to
develop over south central KS and expand into southeast Kansas by
tonight. IFR/LIFR cigs will affect much of central/south central
KS for late this afternoon into tonight north of warm front with
widespread showers/storms.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Highlights:

Flash Flood Watch continues - Be ready for Flash Flood
Warnings

River and county flood warnings have been issued

Rounds of thunderstorms have dropped one to two inches of rainfall
already which will only persist into Tuesday. An additional three to
six inches is possible through Tuesday which will certainly result
in flooding. A range of flooding (areal, flash and river) is
expected and occurring. Flash flooding has already been reported
and will remain likely this evening especially in metro locations.
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS. You do not know how deep
the water is over that roadway, and the road may have washed away.
It is vital to heed any road closures. Twelve inches of flowing
water over a roadway can lead to vehicles floating away. Remember
you are not just putting yourself and your passengers at risk but
also the first responders who need to rescue you.

Throughout this forecast, showers and thunderstorms are anticipated
which will only continue the flooding that develops tonight through
Tuesday. Rivers are anticipated to stay in flood through much of the
forecast at least at this juncture given the potential for all of
this additional water. Please make sure to check the latest county,
river and of course flash flood warnings for additional information.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    55  75  54  79 / 100  80  10  10
Hutchinson      53  73  50  78 / 100  80  20  10
Newton          56  73  52  78 / 100  80  10  10
ElDorado        55  74  55  79 / 100  90  10  20
Winfield-KWLD   62  76  57  80 / 100  80  10  20
Russell         47  72  43  75 /  90  80  20   0
Great Bend      51  73  44  77 /  90  70  20   0
Salina          51  73  47  77 / 100  80  20  10
McPherson       53  73  50  77 / 100  80  20  10
Coffeyville     66  75  60  84 / 100  90  10  20
Chanute         62  75  59  82 /  90  90  10  20
Iola            61  74  58  81 /  90  90  10  20
Parsons-KPPF    64  75  59  83 / 100  90  10  20

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday afternoon for KSZ032-033-
047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100.

&&

MESOSCALE...JMC
SYNOPSIS...VJP
SHORT TERM...VJP
LONG TERM...VJP
AVIATION...CDJ
HYDROLOGY...VJP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
541 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-212245-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
541 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Widespread heavy rainfall with an additional two to five inches are
possible across much of the region through tonight with locally
higher amounts around six inches possible. The area greatest at
risk for highest rainfall amounts will affect mainly south central
and southeast Kansas. The heavy rainfall will cause significant
rises on area rivers and creeks with many likely to exceed flood
stage. The heavy rainfall will also lead to flash flooding of some
rural and urban areas due to saturated ground soils. Please see
latest flash flood watch and flood warnings for more details.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through tonight with
the greatest risk across south-central and southeast Kansas near the
Oklahoma border. The main risks will be half dollar sized hail and
wind gusts to 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Thunderstorms will continue in all areas into mid day Tuesday.
While they may be strong or severe, the greatest threats are heavy
rains which would aggravate the flooding situation.

Occasional thunderstorms, several of which may be strong to severe,
will occur in all areas from Wednesday night thru next Sunday. More
heavy rains are possible that may cause further flooding. Please
stay tuned for additional details on the severe storm potential from
Wednesday onward.

Significant to very significant flooding will be possible for many
rivers through the week, so follow river flood warnings and
statements for additional information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed across southern Kansas for
tonight.

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For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
http://weather.gov/wichita/hwo/

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
743 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 PM     TSTM WND GST     5 S CHANUTE             37.60N 95.46W
05/20/2019  E60 MPH          NEOSHO             KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            WINDS WERE REALLY KNOCKING THE CAR AROUND WITH ESTIMATED
            SPEEDS OF 55 TO 60 MPH

&&

MWM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
745 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0717 PM     FLASH FLOOD      INDEPENDENCE            37.23N 95.71W
05/20/2019                   MONTGOMERY         KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE RESCUES FROM STRANDED
            VEHICLES.

0717 PM     FLOOD            1 N PEABODY             38.18N 97.11W
05/20/2019                   MARION             KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED FLOODING ALONG NIGHTHAWK NORTH
            OF PEABODY TO 190TH STREET. THERE IS FLOODING NEAR
            HILLSBORO AS WELL AS LOST SPRINGS. INDIGO WHICH RUNS
            SOUTH OF HILLSBORO TO HIGHWAY 50 ALSO HAS WATER OVER THE
            ROAD.

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VJP

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
746 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0711 PM     FLASH FLOOD      ELK FALLS               37.37N 96.19W
05/20/2019                   ELK                KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS AREAS OF US-160 ARE NOW FLOODED AND IS NOW
            CLOSED.

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METZGER

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
748 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 PM     HEAVY RAIN       ARKANSAS CITY           37.07N 97.04W
05/20/2019  M3.60 INCH       COWLEY             KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

            TOTAL SO FAR TODAY

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
752 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0751 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 NW HARPER             37.34N 98.09W
05/20/2019  M2.00 INCH       HARPER             KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            RAINFALL SINCE THIS MORNING

&&

MWM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
756 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0744 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SW EL DORADO          37.80N 96.88W
05/20/2019  E60 MPH          BUTLER             KS   MESONET

            WAKE LOW WINDS MEASURED NEAR EL DORADO FROM
            MESONET SITE.

&&

CDJ