Alert archive / Kansas / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 8, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this flood watch at Sep 3, 2021, 3:49 AM CDT for 22 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Sep 3, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 32 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2021, 3:49 AM CDT (08:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 3, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 4, 2021, 12:01 PM CDT
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Flood severity
- None
All 22 counties
Allen County, KS, Barton 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, McPherson County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:51 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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 175 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
- 155 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -177 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1035 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 212 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 268 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.8
The text
As transmitted.
073 WGUS63 KICT 030849 FFAICT URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Wichita KS 349 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021 KSZ047-050>053-067>072-083-095-096-032300- /O.NEW.KICT.FA.A.0008.210903T0900Z-210904T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Barton-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Wilson-Neosho- Including the cities of Great Bend, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Neodesha, Fredonia, and Chanute 349 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of Central Kansas, South Central Kansas, and Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, Marion, McPherson, and Rice. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Harvey, Reno, and Sedgwick. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson. * Through Saturday afternoon. * Storms producing heavy rainfall will be possible today and will become more widespread tonight into Saturday morning. Rainfall rates in the 2 to 3 inch per hour range will be possible with the stronger storms which will likely result in flooding. The most likely time frame for widespread flooding will be for tonight into Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in flood prone areas should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Lawson
3 follow-up statements
809 WGUS63 KICT 031934 FFAICT URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Wichita KS 234 PM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021 KSZ082-091>094-098>100-040345- /O.EXB.KICT.FA.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210905T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Kingman-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Attica, Moline, Howard, Harper, Coffeyville, Arkansas City, Wellington, Parsons, Anthony, Winfield, Cedar Vale, Sedan, Longton, Kingman, Independence, and Grenola 234 PM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the * Flood Watch to include portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in South Central Kansas, Cowley, Harper, Kingman and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette and Montgomery. * Through Saturday evening. * Storms producing heavy rainfall will be possible late this afternoon and become more widespread tonight through Saturday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible. Rainfall rates in the 2 to 3 inch per hour range will be possible with the stronger storms, which may result in areal flooding and flash flooding. The most likely time frame for widespread flooding will be for tonight into Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && $$ KSZ047-050>053-067>072-083-095-096-040345- /O.EXT.KICT.FA.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210905T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Barton-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Wilson-Neosho- Including the cities of Yates Center, Cottonwood Falls, Valley Center, McPherson, Hillsboro, Sterling, Chanute, Park City, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Madison, Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado, Marion, Iola, Neodesha, and Strong City 234 PM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, Marion, McPherson and Rice. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * Through Saturday evening. * Storms producing heavy rainfall will be possible late this afternoon and become more widespread tonight through Saturday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible. Rainfall rates in the 2 to 3 inch per hour range will be possible with the stronger storms, which may result in areal flooding and flash flooding. The most likely time frame for widespread flooding will be for tonight into Saturday morning. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && $$ Ketcham
027 WGUS63 KICT 040858 FFAICT Flood Watch National Weather Service Wichita KS 358 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021 KSZ047-050>053-067>072-083-095-096-041700- /O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210905T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Barton-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Wilson-Neosho- Including the cities of Yates Center, Cottonwood Falls, Valley Center, McPherson, Hillsboro, Sterling, Chanute, Park City, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Madison, Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado, Marion, Iola, Neodesha, and Strong City 358 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, Marion, McPherson and Rice. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * Through this evening. * Storms with very high rainfall rates will continue today which will likely lead to flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && $$ KSZ082-091>094-098>100-041700- /O.CON.KICT.FA.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210905T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Kingman-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Attica, Moline, Howard, Harper, Coffeyville, Arkansas City, Wellington, Parsons, Anthony, Winfield, Cedar Vale, Sedan, Longton, Kingman, Independence, and Grenola 358 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in South Central Kansas, Cowley, Harper, Kingman and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette and Montgomery. * Through this evening. * Storms with very high rainfall rates will continue today which 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && $$ Lawson
616 WGUS63 KICT 041701 FFAICT Flood Watch National Weather Service Wichita KS 1201 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021 KSZ047-050>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-041815- /O.CAN.KICT.FA.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210905T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Barton-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Howard, Cottonwood Falls, Arkansas City, Valley Center, Winfield, McPherson, Hillsboro, Independence, Sterling, Coffeyville, Parsons, Chanute, Anthony, Harper, Sedan, Park City, Longton, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Wichita, Wellington, Eureka, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville, Augusta, Attica, Madison, Lyons, Humboldt, Fredonia, Rose Hill, Newton, Peabody, Andover, El Dorado, Moline, Marion, Iola, Cedar Vale, Neodesha, Kingman, Strong City, and Grenola 1201 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch for portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, Marion, McPherson and Rice. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. Flooding rainfall is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ Butler
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 7:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Kingman, Reno | 37 min |
| Sep 2, 8:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harvey, Sedgwick | 46 min |
| Sep 2, 8:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harvey, Marion, Sedgwick | 34 min |
| Sep 3, 1:51 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell | 9 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.