Flash Flood Warning 5, NWS Wichita, KS

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WGUS73 KICT 031942
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
242 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

KSC015-032300-
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Butler KS-
242 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR AREAS IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF EL 
DORADO...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
FOR CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTY...

At 242 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain in Homes have been evacuated on the north side 
of El Dorado with other reports of people trapped in homes with 
evacuations taking place with boats needed to access them. Between 4 
and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 
to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for areas in and around the city of 
El Dorado. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  El Dorado, El Dorado Airport, El Dorado State Park and El Dorado 
  Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two 
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't 
drown.

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LAT...LON 3772 9693 3785 9695 3792 9683 3780 9676

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

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

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Butler KS-
456 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTY HAS BEEN REPLACED 
WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

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LAT...LON 3772 9693 3785 9695 3792 9683 3780 9676

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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.

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

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

0138 PM     Flash Flood      1 WSW Benton            37.79N 97.12W
06/03/2025                   Butler             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Fire department reporting Prairie Creek Rd
            no largely impassable due to flooding.

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

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

0141 PM     Flash Flood      2 NE East Wichita       37.71N 97.24W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Law Enforcement

            13th St between Rock and Webb now impassable
            with flooded cars, no occupants.

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

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

0142 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW East Wichita       37.70N 97.28W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Emergency Mngr

            2 occupied vehicles floating at intersection
            of Murdock and Harding.

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

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

0143 PM     Flash Flood      3 SSE Whitewater        37.92N 97.13W
06/03/2025                   Butler             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Butler Rd approximately 3 S of Whitewater
            now impassable.

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

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

0144 PM     Flash Flood      4 ESE Bel Aire          37.74N 97.21W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Public

            Flooding reported over road.

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

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

0150 PM     Flash Flood      1 WSW East Wichita      37.68N 97.27W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Emergency Mngr

            2 vehicles submerged at Kellogg and
            Edgemoor.

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