Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Topeka, KS ∙ Elmont, KS ∙ Pauline, KS ∙ Delia, KS ∙ Grantville, KS ∙ Silver Lake, KS ∙ Wakarusa, KS ∙ Tecumseh, KS ∙ Richland, KS ∙ Grove, KS

Full Alert Message

Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 106 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR SHAWNEE, EAST CENTRAL WABAUNSEE, SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES... At 105 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in East Topeka, Shawnee Heights. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Topeka, Rossville, Alma, Eskridge, Tecumseh, Richland, Dover, Silver Lake, Auburn, Delia, Pauline, Keene, Berryton and Grantville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 350 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 166 and 188. 6-12 Inches of water flowing over roads near Tecumseh PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 3924 9604 3925 9604 3921 9560 3905 9550 3888 9550 3887 9550 3887 9595 3886 9595 3885 9633 3905 9627 3904 9586 3921 9604 3922 9604 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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