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Flash Flood Watch 2, NWS Topeka, KS

May 26, 202120 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this flash flood watch at May 26, 2021, 3:10 AM CDT for 20 counties in Kansas. It took effect at May 26, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 26, 2021, 3:10 AM CDT (08:10 UTC)
In effect from
May 26, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 27, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
Flood severity
None

Counties Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:12 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 73 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 2021-05-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1016 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 2021-05-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1016 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-27 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
872 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
2.4

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The text

As transmitted.

340 
WGUS63 KTOP 260810
FFATOP

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
310 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSZ008>011-020>023-036-262100-
/O.NEW.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Geary-
Including the cities of Hanover, Seneca, Wamego, Frankfort, Clay 
Center, Washington, St. Marys, Clifton, Linn, Belleville, Sabetha, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Concordia, Junction City, Manhattan, and Blue 
Rapids
310 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY 
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of east central Kansas...north 
  central Kansas and northeast Kansas, including the following 
  areas, in east central Kansas, Geary. In north central Kansas, 
  Clay, Cloud, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, 
  Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley.

* From this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into north central and 
  northeast Kansas overnight as thunderstorms develop. These storms 
  may be very efficient rainfall producers with some locations 
  receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could 
  lead to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-262100-
/O.NEW.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0300Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
310 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY 
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of east central Kansas and 
  northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in east central 
  Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In 
  northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson and Jefferson.

* From this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into northeast Kansas 
  overnight as thunderstorms develop. These storms may be very 
  efficient rainfall producers with some locations receiving 1 to 3 
  inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could lead to flash 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
217 
WGUS63 KTOP 260933
FFATOP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
433 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSZ008>011-020>023-036-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Geary-
Including the cities of Hanover, Seneca, Wamego, Frankfort, Clay 
Center, Washington, St. Marys, Clifton, Linn, Belleville, Sabetha, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Concordia, Junction City, Manhattan, and Blue 
Rapids
433 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas...north central Kansas and 
  northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in east central 
  Kansas, Geary. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Republic and 
  Washington. In northeast Kansas, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie 
  and Riley.

* From this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into north central and 
  northeast Kansas overnight as thunderstorms develop. These storms 
  may be very efficient rainfall producers with some locations 
  receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could 
  lead to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0300Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
433 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas and northeast Kansas, including 
  the following areas, in east central Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, 
  Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson 
  and Jefferson.

* From this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into northeast Kansas 
  overnight as thunderstorms develop. These storms may be very 
  efficient rainfall producers with some locations receiving 1 to 3 
  inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could lead to flash 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
851 
WGUS63 KTOP 262042
FFATOP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
342 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSZ008>011-020>023-036-271200-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Geary-
Including the cities of Hanover, Seneca, Wamego, Frankfort, Clay 
Center, Washington, St. Marys, Clifton, Linn, Belleville, Sabetha, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Concordia, Junction City, Manhattan, and Blue 
Rapids
342 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas...north central Kansas and 
  northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in east central 
  Kansas, Geary. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Republic and 
  Washington. In northeast Kansas, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie 
  and Riley.

* From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into north central and 
  northeast Kansas tonight as thunderstorms develop. These storms 
  may be very efficient rainfall producers with some locations 
  receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could 
  lead to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-271200-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0300Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
342 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas and northeast Kansas, including 
  the following areas, in east central Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, 
  Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson 
  and Jefferson.

* From 10 PM CDT this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into northeast Kansas 
  tonight as thunderstorms develop. These storms may be very 
  efficient rainfall producers with some locations receiving 1 to 3 
  inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could lead to flash 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

53
830 
WGUS63 KTOP 262332
FFATOP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
632 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSZ034-035-037-271200-
/O.EXA.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Morris-
Including the cities of Council Grove, Herington, Bennington, 
Minneapolis, and Abilene
632 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of central Kansas...east 
  central Kansas and north central Kansas, including the following 
  areas, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, 
  Morris. In north central Kansas, Ottawa.

* Through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into north central and 
  northeast Kansas tonight as thunderstorms develop. These storms 
  may be very efficient rainfall producers with some locations 
  receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could 
  lead to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KSZ008>011-020>023-036-271200-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Geary-
Including the cities of Hanover, Seneca, Wamego, Frankfort, Clay 
Center, Washington, St. Marys, Clifton, Linn, Belleville, Sabetha, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Concordia, Junction City, Manhattan, and Blue 
Rapids
632 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas...north central Kansas and 
  northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in east central 
  Kansas, Geary. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Republic and 
  Washington. In northeast Kansas, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie 
  and Riley.

* Through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into north central and 
  northeast Kansas tonight as thunderstorms develop. These storms 
  may be very efficient rainfall producers with some locations 
  receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could 
  lead to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-271215-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.210527T0300Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
632 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas and northeast Kansas, including 
  the following areas, in east central Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, 
  Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson 
  and Jefferson.

* From 10 PM CDT this evening through Thursday morning

* A very humid airmass is forecast to move into northeast Kansas 
  tonight as thunderstorms develop. These storms may be very 
  efficient rainfall producers with some locations receiving 1 to 3 
  inches of rain in a few hours. This rain could lead to flash 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

JP
156 
WGUS63 KTOP 270823
FFATOP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
323 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

KSZ008>011-020>023-034>037-271200-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Abilene, Clifton, Bennington, 
Wamego, Manhattan, Herington, St. Marys, Council Grove, Linn, 
Concordia, Marysville, Junction City, Blue Rapids, Hanover, 
Belleville, Seneca, Washington, Minneapolis, Clay Center, Sabetha, 
and Greenleaf
323 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Kansas...east central Kansas...north central 
  Kansas and northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in 
  central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary and 
  Morris. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and 
  Washington. In northeast Kansas, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie 
  and Riley.

* Until 7 AM CDT this morning

* Thunderstorms with very heavy rain will continue to move across 
  the watch area through the early morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-271500-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
323 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas and northeast Kansas, including 
  the following areas, in east central Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, 
  Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson 
  and Jefferson.

* Until 10 AM CDT this morning

* Thunderstorms with very heavy rain will continue to move across 
  the watch area through mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
603 
WGUS63 KTOP 271142
FFATOP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
642 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

KSZ008>011-020>023-034>037-271245-
/O.EXP.KTOP.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Abilene, Clifton, Bennington, 
Wamego, Manhattan, Herington, St. Marys, Council Grove, Linn, 
Concordia, Marysville, Junction City, Blue Rapids, Hanover, 
Belleville, Seneca, Washington, Minneapolis, Clay Center, Sabetha, 
and Greenleaf
642 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

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

The Flash Flood Watch for portions of central Kansas...east central 
Kansas...north central Kansas and northeast Kansas will expire AT 7 
AM CDT this morning.

Heavy rainfall is moving out of the area. So the Flood Watch will be 
allowed to expire. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. 
Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

$$

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-271500-
/O.CON.KTOP.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
642 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central Kansas and northeast Kansas, including 
  the following areas, in east central Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, 
  Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson 
  and Jefferson.

* Until 10 AM CDT this morning

* Thunderstorms with very heavy rain will continue to move across 
  the watch area through mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
877 
WGUS63 KTOP 271456
FFATOP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Topeka KS
956 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

KSZ012-024-026-038>040-055-056-271600-
/O.EXP.KTOP.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210527T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Perry, Grantville, Maple Hill, Oskaloosa, 
Holton, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Meriden, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage 
City, Horton, Nortonville, Lawrence, Burlingame, Lyndon, Valley 
Falls, McFarland, McLouth, Alma, Harveyville, Hiawatha, Topeka, 
Ottawa, and Paxico
956 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch for portions of east central Kansas and 
northeast Kansas, including the following areas, in east central 
Kansas, Douglas, Franklin, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In 
northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson and Jefferson will expire AT 10 AM 
CDT this morning.

Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 25, 7:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPCloud29 min
May 25, 7:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPCloud3 hr
May 25, 7:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPRiley24 min
May 25, 7:44 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPMarshall3 hr
May 25, 7:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPRiley32 min
May 25, 8:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPPottawatomie, Riley43 min
May 25, 8:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPBrown24 min
May 26, 5:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPOttawa31 min
May 26, 6:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPClay, Cloud54 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.