Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Wichita, KS

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
450 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

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Sedgwick KS-
450 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SEDGWICK COUNTY HAS BEEN 
REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

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LAT...LON 3779 9715 3769 9715 3766 9715 3757 9733
      3773 9734

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Gargan

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
1226 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Scattered to numerous showers/storms through this evening. A
  handful of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, along
  with areas of heavy rainfall and increased flooding concerns,
  mainly along and east-southeast of the KS Turnpike.

- Additional off-and-on shower/storm chances late Wednesday
  night through the weekend, although uncertainty remains high
  surrounding finer details.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 320 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING:

Scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms will continue across the region today
through this evening, as a potent upper low approaches from the southwest, and a
strong cold front moves in from the northwest, amidst a moist and weakly/uncapped
airmass. Isolated instances of marginally severe storms are possible this morning,
but thinking greater chances will hold off until early afternoon and persist through
the evening, mainly along and east-southeast of the KS Turnpike, as instability
increases ahead of the approaching cold front. The combination of modest to strong
instability and weak to modest deep layer shear should support mostly a damaging
wind threat (60-70 mph winds) with the strongest activity, although could see
isolated instances of large hail (likely no larger than half-dollars) due to the
magnitude of buoyancy. Any hail threat would likely be earlier in the event before
numerous cell mergers encourages mostly upscale growth.

Additionally, the strong forcing in conjunction with anomalously high precipitable
waters and mid/upper flow nearly parallel to the frontal zone will also support areas
of heavy rainfall and localized flooding concerns, mainly this afternoon-evening
from roughly the KS Turnpike on east-southeast. 1-3 inch rainfall amounts are
expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Widespread extreme rainfall amounts
(e.g. greater than 3-4 inches) are unlikely though given the relatively fast-moving
nature of the cold front. Nevertheless, since soils are still fairly saturated from
recent heavy rainfall, rises in rivers/streams are likely, with the greatest
potential for river/stream levels reaching or exceeding flood stage over southeast
Kansas. The flood watch currently in place looks good, with no plans of expanding
at this time.

LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND:

Deterministic and ensemble consensus continues to support a low-predictability
pattern setting up by mid to late week through the weekend, with off-and-on chances
for showers and thunderstorms across the region. The culprits will be various
low-amplitude shortwaves interacting with a wobbly frontal zone across the region,
amidst anomalously high precipitable waters. A seasonable combination of instability
and deep layer shear will support off-and-on severe weather chances, with the
anomalous PWs supporting locally heavy rainfall and potential flooding concerns.
Stay tuned as we continue to refine forecast details in the coming days.

TEMPERATURES:

A rather significant cool down is expected from northwest to southeast today in wake
of the strong cold front, with temperatures likely falling into the 50s and 60s
behind the front. Below average temperatures will continue Wednesday, with daytime
highs in the 70s likely. A slow warm up back closer to average is expected through
late week and into next weekend, with off-and-on chances for showers/storms likely
preventing widespread above average temperatures.

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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1225 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

Scattered thunderstorms along and south of a cold front will
continue to impact locations in south-central Kansas through
the afternoon hours leading to brief IFR conditions. Low
ceilings and gusty winds will linger behind the front. Winds
will diminish generally after 00Z with ceilings beginning to
lift shortly thereafter. VFR conditions are expected areawide,
with the exception of CNU, after 08-09Z.

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.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for KSZ053-069>072-
092>096-098>100.

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DISCUSSION...ADK
AVIATION...ICT sent via TOP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
345 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-040845-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
345 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas, and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will persist across
the region today through this evening. A handful of strong to severe
thunderstorms are possible, capable of 65 mph winds and quarter size
hail, along with areas of heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
The greatest potential will be generally along and southeast of the
Kansas Turnpike between 1 PM and 11 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible from
late Wednesday night through the weekend. Stay tuned as we continue
to refine forecast details in the coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flooding are always
greatly appreciated.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Dodge City KS
118 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

KSZ091-092-031845-
Harper KS-Sumner KS-
118 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL HARPER AND NORTHERN
SUMNER COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM CDT...

At 117 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms very near Argonia, or 10 miles southwest of Conway
Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Conway Springs around 125 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3721 9795 3747 9761 3748 9728 3747 9716
      3709 9776
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 229DEG 48KT 3726 9774

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DDC

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
122 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1245 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW Park City          37.81N 97.34W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Emergency Mngr

            Broadway closed from 69th to 125th St N due
            to street flooding.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
123 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0123 PM     Flash Flood      3 SW East Wichita       37.66N 97.30W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Emergency Mngr

            Level 1 vehicle submersion with occupant
            inside.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
124 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0124 PM     Flash Flood      1 WNW East Wichita      37.69N 97.28W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Law Enforcement

            Law enforcement reported unoccupied cars
            floating down Bleckley.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
126 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0125 PM     Flash Flood      Potwin                  37.94N 97.02W
06/03/2025                   Butler             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Fire department reporting street flooding in
            Potwin.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
128 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0128 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW East Wichita       37.70N 97.28W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Emergency Mngr

            Vehicle floating down alley.

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