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Flood Watch 1, NWS Wichita, KS

March 11, 202126 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this flood watch at Mar 11, 2021, 3:19 AM CST for 26 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 54 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2021, 3:19 AM CST (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
Flood severity
None
All 26 counties

Allen County, KS, Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Labette County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2021-03-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 37 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2021-03-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 52 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
37 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2945 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

569 
WGUS63 KICT 110919
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
319 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

KSZ049-051>053-068>072-083-092>096-098>100-111730-
/O.NEW.KICT.FA.A.0001.210313T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-
Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Salina, Howard, Cottonwood
Falls, Arkansas City, Valley Center, Winfield, McPherson,
Hillsboro, Independence, Parsons, Chanute, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Coffeyville, Wichita, Wellington, Eureka, Bel Aire,
Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Madison, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose
Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado, Moline, Marion, Iola,
Cedar Vale, Neodesha, Strong City, and Grenola
319 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flood Watch for Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast 
  Kansas, including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Chase, 
  Marion, McPherson and Saline. In South Central Kansas, Butler, 
  Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, 
  Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson 
  and Woodson.

* From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* Occasional showers and thunderstorms, some thunderstorms will 
  contain very heavy rain will be likely during the watch time.  As 
  much as 2 to 4 inches of rain will be possible during this time.

* Low land and flood prone areas will likely flood first. Areas 
  adjacent to these areas will also be a risk.

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.

&&

$$

Metzger
10 follow-up statements
429 
WGUS63 KICT 112309
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
509 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

KSZ067-082-091-121200-
/O.EXB.KICT.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Reno-Kingman-Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, Hutchinson, Kingman, and
Attica
509 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the

* Flood Watch to include A portion of South Central Kansas, 
  including the following areas, Harper, Kingman and Reno.

* From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* Periodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from 
  late tonight through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 
  inches are likely, with locally higher amounts.

* Flooding of low-land and flood prone areas are possible, along 
  with modest to significant rises on area rivers and streams.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-068>072-083-092>096-098>100-121200-
/O.EXT.KICT.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-
Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Salina, Howard, Cottonwood
Falls, Arkansas City, Valley Center, Winfield, McPherson,
Hillsboro, Independence, Parsons, Chanute, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Coffeyville, Wichita, Wellington, Eureka, Bel Aire,
Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Madison, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose
Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado, Moline, Marion, Iola,
Cedar Vale, Neodesha, Strong City, and Grenola
509 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Chase, Marion, 
  McPherson and Saline. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, 
  Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, 
  Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson 
  and Woodson.

* From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* Periodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from 
  late tonight through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 
  inches are likely, with locally higher amounts.

* Flooding of low-land and flood prone areas are possible, along 
  with modest to significant rises on area rivers and streams.

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.

&&

$$

Kleinsasser
490 
WGUS63 KICT 120840
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
240 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-122300-
/O.EXA.KICT.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Sterling, Wilson, Lyons, Russell, Great
Bend, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Ellsworth
240 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the

* Flood Watch to include A portion of Central Kansas, including the 
  following areas, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice and Russell.

* From 6 AM CST this morning through Sunday afternoon.

* Periodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected for 
  today through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are 
  likely, with locally higher amounts.

* Flooding of low-land and flood prone areas are possible, along 
  with modest to significant rises on area rivers and streams.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-122300-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Salina, Howard, Cottonwood
Falls, Arkansas City, Valley Center, Winfield, McPherson,
Hillsboro, Independence, Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony,
Harper, Sedan, Park City, Longton, Hutchinson, Wichita,
Wellington, Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica,
Madison, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale, Neodesha, Kingman,
Strong City, and Grenola
240 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS MORNING THROUGH 
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Chase, Marion, 
  McPherson and Saline. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, 
  Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast 
  Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, 
  Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* From 6 AM CST this morning through Sunday afternoon.

* Periodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected for 
  today through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are 
  likely, with locally higher amounts.

* Flooding of low-land and flood prone areas are possible, along 
  with modest to significant rises on area rivers and streams.

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.

&&

$$

Jakub
097 
WGUS63 KICT 122226
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
426 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-130630-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Wilson, Salina, Russell,
Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Ellsworth, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Lincoln, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison,
Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola
426 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, 
  Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. 
  In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, 
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Through Sunday afternoon.

* Periodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through 
  Sunday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are 
  likely, with locally higher amounts.

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.

&&

$$

Lawson
006 
WGUS63 KICT 130914
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
314 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-132300-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Wilson, Salina, Russell,
Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Ellsworth, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Lincoln, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison,
Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola
314 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, 
  Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. 
  In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, 
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Through Sunday afternoon.

* Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected for today and 
  will become more widespread by tonight, especially across central 
  and south central Kansas. The showers and storms will continue 
  into Sunday morning while moving slowly eastward. The rain could 
  be heavy at times across the region. Widespread rainfall amounts 
  of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts are expected.

* Flooding of low-land and flood prone areas are possible, along 
  with modest to significant rises on area rivers and streams.

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.

&&

$$

Jakub
878 
WGUS63 KICT 131704
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1104 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-140600-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Wilson, Salina, Russell,
Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Ellsworth, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Lincoln, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison,
Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola
1104 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, 
  Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. 
  In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, 
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Through Sunday afternoon.

* Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon will become 
  more widespread by this evening, then continue into Sunday 
  morning. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected. Flooding is already occurring across southeast Kansas, 
  and the threat of flooding will extend into central and south 
  central Kansas as additional rainfall moves in this evening.

* Flooding of low-land, and flood prone, areas is likely, along with 
  modest to significant rises on area rivers and streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding, and along rivers 
and creeks, should be prepared to take action should flooding 
develop.

&&

$$

Martin
858 
WGUS63 KICT 132213
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
413 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-140615-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Wilson, Salina, Russell,
Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Ellsworth, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Lincoln, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison,
Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola
413 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, 
  Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. 
  In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, 
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Through Sunday afternoon.

* Showers and storms will increase in coverage tonight into Sunday 
  morning and may produce some heavy rainfall. An additional 1 to 3 
  inches will be possible with this activity.

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.

&&

$$

Lawson
159 
WGUS63 KICT 132338
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
538 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-141100-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Wilson, Salina, Russell,
Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Ellsworth, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Lincoln, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison,
Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola
538 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, 
  Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. 
  In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, 
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Through Sunday afternoon.

* Showers and storms will increase in coverage tonight into Sunday 
  morning and may produce some heavy rainfall. An additional 1 to 3 
  inches will be possible with this activity.

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.

&&

$$

Lawson
029 
WGUS63 KICT 140845
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
345 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-141800-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Wilson, Salina, Russell,
Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Ellsworth, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City,
Longton, Lincoln, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison,
Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover,
El Dorado, Moline, Sylvan Grove, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola
345 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, 
  Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. 
  In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, 
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* A line of showers and storms with moderate rainfall will move 
  slowly eastward across the region this morning, and shift into far 
  eastern Kansas by this afternoon. Ground soils are saturated for 
  some locations over the region due to recent rainfall, and any 
  additional rainfall could cause minor flooding problems. An 
  additional 1 to 2 inches is possible.
  inches will be possible with this activity.

* Flooding of low-land, and flood prone, areas is likely, along with 
  some modest rises on area rivers and streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding, and along rivers 
and creeks, should be prepared to take action should flooding 
develop.

&&

$$

Jakub
262 
WGUS63 KICT 141519
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1019 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-141630-
/O.CAN.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-
Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Wilson, Salina, Russell, Harper, Valley
Center, McPherson, Sterling, Anthony, Lincoln, Great Bend,
Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville,
Attica, Lyons, Newton, Sylvan Grove, Park City, Kingman, and
Ellsworth
1019 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for Portions of Central and South Central Kansas, 
including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Ellsworth, 
Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. In South Central 
Kansas, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. has been 
cancelled.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

$$

KSZ052-053-069>072-093>096-098>100-141800-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Howard, Cottonwood Falls,
Arkansas City, Winfield, Hillsboro, Independence, Chanute, Sedan,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Eureka, Longton, Augusta, Madison,
Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado,
Moline, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale, Neodesha, Strong City, and
Grenola
1019 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, 
  including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Chase and 
  Marion. In South Central Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In Southeast 
  Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, 
  Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* Showers and storms will continue late this morning and may cause 
  some minor 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.

&&

$$

Lawson
360 
WGUS63 KICT 141756
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1256 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

KSZ052-053-069>072-093>096-098>100-141900-
/O.EXP.KICT.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Howard, Cottonwood Falls,
Arkansas City, Winfield, Hillsboro, Independence, Chanute, Sedan,
Coffeyville, Parsons, Eureka, Longton, Augusta, Madison,
Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado,
Moline, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale, Neodesha, Strong City, and
Grenola
1256 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch for Portions of Central, South Central, and 
Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in Central Kansas, 
Chase and Marion. In South Central Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In 
Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, 
Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. will expire at 1 PM CDT this 
afternoon.

The Flood Watch will expire. Any residual flooding will be covered 
by flood warnings as needed; precipitation continues to dissipate 
through the rest of the afternoon. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 6:51 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood24 min
Mar 10, 7:17 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood28 min
Mar 10, 7:23 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTGreenwood22 min
Mar 10, 7:36 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood24 min
Mar 10, 7:49 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood41 min
Mar 10, 8:07 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood8 min
Mar 10, 8:29 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood31 min
Mar 10, 8:36 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley9 min
Mar 10, 8:50 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood25 min
Mar 10, 9:00 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTElk30 min
Mar 10, 9:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTElk, Greenwood, Wilson, Woodson50 min
Mar 10, 10:07 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTAllen, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson38 min
Mar 10, 10:18 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTElk27 min
Mar 10, 10:44 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTButler31 min
Mar 11, 12:37 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley23 min
Mar 11, 1:00 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley30 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.