Alert archive / Kansas / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 1, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this flood watch at Mar 11, 2021, 3:58 AM CST for 5 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2021, 3:58 AM CST (09:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2021, 10:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Anderson County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Osage County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 64 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
653 WGUS63 KTOP 110958 FFATOP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 358 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-112230- /O.NEW.KTOP.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 358 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon * Heavy rainfall from periods of showers and thunderstorms from Friday morning through Saturday evening. This additional rainfall along with rain that fell Wednesday night could lead to the rising of rivers across the watch area. 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 areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Flanagan
8 follow-up statements
818 WGUS63 KTOP 112107 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 307 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-121200- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 307 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon * Heavy rainfall is expected from showers and thunderstorms from Friday morning through Saturday evening. There is potential of 2 to 3 or more inches of rainfall forecast and locally heavy rainfall will be possible. This additional rainfall along with past rainfall from Wednesday night could lead to flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 53
201 WGUS63 KTOP 120801 FFATOP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 201 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-121615- /O.EXT.KTOP.FA.A.0001.210312T1200Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 201 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * From 6 AM CST this morning through Sunday afternoon * Several rounds of rain are expected during the next several days and this rain could be heavy at times. The forecast has rain totals of 2 to 3 inches and locally higher amounts could be possible. This additional rainfall along with past rainfall from Wednesday night could lead to flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas. 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 areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
385 WGUS63 KTOP 121524 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 924 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-122330- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 924 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * Through Sunday afternoon * Several rounds of rain are expected during the next several days. This rain could be heavy at times, with totals of 2 to 3 inches and locally higher amounts possible. This additional rainfall along with past rainfall from Wednesday night could lead to flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Reese
867 WGUS63 KTOP 122202 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 402 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-131015- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 402 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * Through Sunday afternoon * Several rounds of rain are expected during the next several days. This rain could be heavy at times, with totals of 2 to 3 inches and locally higher amounts possible. This additional rainfall along with past rainfall from Wednesday night could lead to flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas. 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 areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Reese
939 WGUS63 KTOP 131002 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 402 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-132245- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 402 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * Through Sunday afternoon * Several rounds of rain are expected during the next several days. This rain could be heavy at times, with additional rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible. This additional rainfall could lead to flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
039 WGUS63 KTOP 132149 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 349 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-141200- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 349 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * Through Sunday afternoon * Another round of heavy rainfall is expected on Sunday with several inches of rain possible. This additional rainfall could lead to flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas. 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 areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Skow
483 WGUS63 KTOP 141200 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 700 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-141800- /O.CON.KTOP.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 700 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage. * Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon * Additional rounds of heavy precipitation are expected this morning with 1-2 inches of additional rainfall. This could lead to flooding of streams, creeks, and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
637 WGUS63 KTOP 141550 FFATOP Flood Watch National Weather Service Topeka KS 1050 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 KSZ054>056-058-059-141700- /O.CAN.KTOP.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210314T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Emporia, Burlingame, Lyndon, Lebo, Burlington, Ottawa, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, and Garnett 1050 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch for a portion of east central Kansas, including the following areas, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon and Osage has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. While light to moderate rainfall will continue this afternoon, flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ Skow
The office that day
Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 6:19 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Franklin | 26 min |
| Mar 10, 6:33 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Osage | 27 min |
| Mar 10, 6:51 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Lyon | 24 min |
| Mar 10, 6:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Coffey, Franklin, Lyon, Osage | 46 min |
| Mar 10, 7:24 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Douglas | 36 min |
| Mar 10, 7:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Coffey, Lyon | 28 min |
| Mar 10, 7:43 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Franklin | 32 min |
| Mar 10, 7:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Anderson, Coffey | 46 min |
| Mar 10, 8:46 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Anderson | 29 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.