Flash Flood Warning Issued for Geary and Riley Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on July 28, 2026, 3 weeks 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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NWS Topeka has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Geary County and south central Riley County until 5:45 AM CDT on June 21, 2026, due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Geary and Riley Counties, Kansas
- Issued
- July 28, 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 3 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Geary and Riley Counties, Kansas.
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Topeka KS. The alert is effective from 1:40 AM CDT to 5:45 AM CDT on June 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers central Geary County in east central Kansas and south central Riley County in northeastern Kansas. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Junction City, Ogden, Grandview Plaza, and Milford Lake, as well as Interstate 70 between mile markers 292 and 314.
What You Should Do
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 1:40 AM CDT until 5:45 AM CDT on June 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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