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Flood Watch 4, NWS Wichita, KS

June 25, 202118 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this flood watch at Jun 25, 2021, 1:54 PM CDT for 18 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 25, 2021, 1:54 PM CDT (18:54 UTC)
Expired
Jun 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
Flood severity
None

Counties Allen County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Labette County, KS, Marion County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:56 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 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 173 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 12:00Z on 2021-06-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 146 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 12:00Z on 2021-06-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -236 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
146 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-476 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1200 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-236 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-188 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

488 
WGUS63 KICT 251854
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
154 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

KSZ052-053-068>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-261200-
/O.NEW.KICT.FA.A.0004.210625T1854Z-210626T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Howard, Cottonwood Falls,
Arkansas City, Valley Center, Winfield, Hillsboro, Independence,
Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City, Longton,
Coffeyville, 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
154 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

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 
  and Marion. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, 
  Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, 
  Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson 
  and Woodson.

* Through Saturday morning.

* A couple rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are 
  expected this afternoon through tonight across portions of 
  central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. This may lead to 
  localized flooding and flash flooding of city streets, country 
  roads, farmland, and various low water crossings and flood-prone 
  areas.

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
7 follow-up statements
099 
WGUS63 KICT 260840
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
340 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

KSZ052-053-068>070-082-083-091>093-260945-
/O.CAN.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210626T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Arkansas City, Valley
Center, Winfield, Hillsboro, Anthony, Harper, Park City, Wichita,
Wellington, Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica,
Madison, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado, Marion,
Kingman, and Strong City
340 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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, Cowley, Harper, 
Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, 
Greenwood. has been cancelled.

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

$$

KSZ071-072-094>096-098>100-262330-
/O.EXT.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210627T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Chanute, Humboldt,
Fredonia, Howard, Coffeyville, Parsons, Moline, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Sedan, Longton, Neodesha, Independence, and Grenola
340 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, 
  Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and 
  Woodson.

* Through Sunday morning.

* Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will remain 
  possible for today and tonight. With grounds extremely saturated 
  any additional rainfall will likely cause flooding. In addition, 
  major and near record river flooding is expected along the Neosho 
  River today and tonight.

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
208 
WGUS63 KICT 262112
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
412 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

KSZ071-072-094>096-098>100-270515-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210627T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Chanute, Humboldt,
Fredonia, Howard, Coffeyville, Parsons, Moline, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Sedan, Longton, Neodesha, Independence, and Grenola
412 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

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

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, 
  Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and 
  Woodson.

* Through Sunday morning.

* Pockets of heavy rain on saturated ground may aggravate ongoing 
  flooding or lead to additional flooding problems.

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.

&&

$$

McGuire
412 
WGUS63 KICT 270250
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
950 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

KSZ071-072-094>096-098>100-271100-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210627T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Chanute, Humboldt,
Fredonia, Howard, Coffeyville, Parsons, Moline, Iola, Cedar Vale,
Sedan, Longton, Neodesha, Independence, and Grenola
950 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, 
  Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and 
  Woodson.

* Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* Pockets of heavy rain on saturated ground may aggravate ongoing 
  flooding or lead to additional flooding problems.

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.

&&

$$

Ketcham
551 
WGUS63 KICT 270913
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
413 AM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

KSZ071-072-094-095-098-271015-
/O.CAN.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210627T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Humboldt, Fredonia, Howard,
Moline, Iola, Cedar Vale, Sedan, Longton, Neodesha, and Grenola
413 AM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the 
following areas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Wilson and Woodson. has 
been cancelled.

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

$$

KSZ096-099-100-271715-
/O.EXT.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210628T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Neosho-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Chanute, Parsons, Independence, and
Coffeyville
413 AM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, 
  Labette, Montgomery and Neosho.

* Through this evening.

* Southeast Kansas will continue to have periodic chances for heavy 
  rainfall today. With grounds extremely saturated, any additional 
  rainfall will likely lead to 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
303 
WGUS63 KICT 271947
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
247 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

KSZ096-099-100-280000-
/O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210628T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Neosho-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Chanute, Parsons, Independence, and
Coffeyville
247 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, 
  Labette, Montgomery and Neosho.

* Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* Southeast Kansas will continue to have periodic chances for heavy 
  rain tonight. With saturated soils, any additional heavy rain may 
  result in some flooding problems.

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.

&&

$$

McGuire
051 
WGUS63 KICT 272348
FFAICT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
648 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

KSZ096-099-100-280800-
/O.EXT.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210628T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Neosho-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Chanute, Parsons, Independence, and
Coffeyville
648 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, 
  Labette, Montgomery and Neosho.

* Through Monday morning.

* Southeast Kansas will continue to have periodic chances for heavy 
  rain tonight into early Monday morning. With saturated soils, any 
  additional heavy rain may result in some flooding problems.

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.

&&

$$

Ketcham
552 
WGUS63 KICT 281153
FFAICT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
653 AM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

KSZ096-099-100-281300-
/O.EXP.KICT.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210628T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Neosho-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Chanute, Parsons, Independence, and
Coffeyville
653 AM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The Flood Watch for A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the 
following areas, Labette, Montgomery and Neosho. will expire at 7 AM 
CDT this morning.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. Widespread flooding is no longer 
expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road 
closures.

$$

Lawson

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 24, 11:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSaline33 min
Jun 25, 12:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTBarton, Russell58 min
Jun 25, 12:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton24 min
Jun 25, 12:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLincoln28 min
Jun 25, 12:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSaline34 min
Jun 25, 1:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTEllsworth45 min
Jun 25, 1:09 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTBarton, Ellsworth, Rice35 min
Jun 25, 1:16 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTSaline59 min
Jun 25, 1:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMcPherson, Saline49 min
Jun 25, 1:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTButler26 min
Jun 25, 1:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarvey29 min
Jun 25, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChase38 min
Jun 25, 1:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTButler, Chase, Marion26 min
Jun 25, 2:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChase41 min
Jun 25, 2:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTButler44 min
Jun 25, 2:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChase31 min
Jun 25, 3:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChase26 min
Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTAllen, Neosho61 hr
Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTAllen32 hr
Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTNeosho4 days
Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTLabette, Neosho5 days
Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTCherokee, Labette7 days
Jun 25, 3:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChase, Marion33 min
Jun 25, 3:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChase35 min
Jun 25, 4:07 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTChase, Marion69 min
Jun 25, 4:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTReno64 min
Jun 25, 4:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTGreenwood32 min
Jun 25, 4:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMarion46 min
Jun 25, 5:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChase30 min
Jun 25, 5:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTHarvey, McPherson55 min
Jun 25, 5:16 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatICTChase, Marion5 hr
Jun 25, 5:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRice58 min
Jun 25, 5:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarvey47 min
Jun 25, 6:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood60 min
Jun 25, 6:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSaline53 min
Jun 25, 6:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTHarvey, Marion55 min
Jun 25, 6:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTHarper, Kingman66 min
Jun 25, 6:55 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTHarvey4 hr

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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.