Alert archive / Kansas / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 4, NWS Wichita, KS
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 11:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Saline | 33 min |
| Jun 25, 12:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Barton, Russell | 58 min |
| Jun 25, 12:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Barton | 24 min |
| Jun 25, 12:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Lincoln | 28 min |
| Jun 25, 12:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Saline | 34 min |
| Jun 25, 1:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Ellsworth | 45 min |
| Jun 25, 1:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Rice | 35 min |
| Jun 25, 1:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Saline | 59 min |
| Jun 25, 1:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | McPherson, Saline | 49 min |
| Jun 25, 1:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Butler | 26 min |
| Jun 25, 1:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harvey | 29 min |
| Jun 25, 1:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 38 min |
| Jun 25, 1:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Marion | 26 min |
| Jun 25, 2:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase | 41 min |
| Jun 25, 2:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler | 44 min |
| Jun 25, 2:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 31 min |
| Jun 25, 3:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase | 26 min |
| Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 61 hr |
| Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen | 32 hr |
| Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Neosho | 4 days |
| Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 5 days |
| Jun 25, 3:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cherokee, Labette | 7 days |
| Jun 25, 3:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase, Marion | 33 min |
| Jun 25, 3:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 35 min |
| Jun 25, 4:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Chase, Marion | 69 min |
| Jun 25, 4:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Reno | 64 min |
| Jun 25, 4:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Greenwood | 32 min |
| Jun 25, 4:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Marion | 46 min |
| Jun 25, 5:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 30 min |
| Jun 25, 5:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harvey, McPherson | 55 min |
| Jun 25, 5:16 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ICT | Chase, Marion | 5 hr |
| Jun 25, 5:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Rice | 58 min |
| Jun 25, 5:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harvey | 47 min |
| Jun 25, 6:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood | 60 min |
| Jun 25, 6:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Saline | 53 min |
| Jun 25, 6:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harvey, Marion | 55 min |
| Jun 25, 6:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harper, Kingman | 66 min |
| Jun 25, 6:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Harvey | 4 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.