River Flood Warning 20, NWS Wichita, KS

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

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Flooding with flash flooding likely to continue this evening
and into the overnight hours, especially for areas along and southeast
of the KS Turnpike.

- Strong and severe storms also possible this evening east of KS
Turnpike.

- Storms return to the forecast Wednesday night and especially
Thursday evening.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 255 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

Currently have shortwave energy lifting across north central/northeast
KS with some additional energy diving southeast across the Northern
Rockies. Last but not least, there is an upper impulse approaching
northern Baja. At the surface, cold front extends generally along the
KS Turnpike and is continuing to push east.

There has been very persistent 925-850mb moisture transport into the
front this afternoon and has resulted in showers and storms to keep
regenerating along and even just behind the front.  With PW values
around 175% of normal, storms have been producing extremely high rainfall
rates on the order of 2” or more per hour. In addition, we have had a
few storms produce nickel to quarter size hail with gusty winds. Would
expect these threats to remain with the stronger storms this evening.
Along with flash flooding, it will also be likely a few rivers will
eventually get into flood.

Broad upper troughing will encompass the central and western CONUS by
late Wed morning with upper impulse approaching the Desert Southwest.
Weak surface high pressure will briefly settle over the Plains Wed and
will finally allow for dry conditions.  However, this will be short-lived
as the southwest CONUS impulse moves into Western KS. Some showers and
storms will be possible with this feature Wed night into Thu morning.
However, with the better instability south of the forecast area, not
expecting any strong or severe storms with this activity.

Upper troughing will extend from the Northern Rockies into the Great
Basin on Thu, with surface low pressure strengthening over Eastern NM.
This will allow rich moisture to stream north across the Southern Plains
Thu.  It appears the best chance for daytime convection on Thu will be
generally southwest of the forecast area, over the TX/OK Panhandles.
However, storms are expected to quickly expand/develop Thu evening over
southern KS as low level jet ramps-up.  Right now it looks like southern
KS would have the better storm chances with severe storms possible.

Upper pattern will flatten out for Fri and become more northwest for
the weekend. It looks like the better chances for storms Sat night
into Sun morning would be over western KS, with some of this possibly
affecting areas west of I-135.   By Sun evening, deep upper low will be
over the Western Great Lakes region with northwest flow aloft over the
northern/central Plains. This setup should allow for mostly dry conditions
and temps near or a few degrees above normal.

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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...ICT via TOP
AVIATION...ICT via TOP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
306 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-042015-
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-
306 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms continue to work
across the region this afternoon through this evening. A few severe
storms may produce damaging wind and generally small hail. Heavy
rainfall continues to be the primary concern with ongoing flooding
and flash flooding for the next several hours before conditions
improve into this evening and overnight.

.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
245 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

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

0244 PM     Flash Flood      1 ESE East Wichita      37.68N 97.24W
06/03/2025                   Sedgwick           KS   Law Enforcement

            Motel 6 reporting basement full of water.

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

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

0310 PM     Flash Flood      1 SW El Dorado          37.81N 96.87W
06/03/2025                   Butler             KS   Emergency Mngr

            EM reported expansion of evacuations across
            El Dorado, with active evacuation ongoing in
            the southwest corner of the city.

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

KSZ092-093-032045-
Cowley KS-Sumner KS-
318 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN COWLEY AND SOUTHEASTERN
SUMNER COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Udall to 2
miles south of Caldwell. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Oxford, Udall, and South Haven around 325 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3748 9711 3747 9666 3700 9701 3700 9764
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 258DEG 32KT 3746 9710 3700 9760

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

DDC

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

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

0322 PM     Flash Flood      0.5 N Madison           38.14N 96.14W
06/03/2025                   Greenwood          KS   Emergency Mngr

            Vehicle stalled in water with all occupants
            rescued.

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