Flash Flood Warning Issued for Douglas, Franklin, and Osage Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of east central Kansas until 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday due to heavy rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka KS
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of east central Kansas. The alert was triggered after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region, with 2.5 to 3 inches of rain already recorded.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Southeastern Douglas County
- Northern Franklin County
- Southeastern Osage County
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Ottawa, Baldwin City, Wellsville, Centropolis, Pomona, Williamsburg, Quenemo, and Melvern. This alert also specifically includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 157 and 198.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters and stay away from small creeks, streams, and low-lying areas.
Expected Conditions
Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazards include the flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Radar estimates show that between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned area.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 11:02 PM CDT on March 10 and is set to expire at 3:00 AM CDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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