Topeka, KS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following
counties, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Morris, Osage,
Shawnee and Wabaunsee.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop in a very moist environment
by this evening. This is expected to allow storms to be efficient
rainfall producers with rain rates around 2 inches per hour.

The watch may need to be extended into Thursday if additional
rounds of heavy rainfall become apparent.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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