Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lyon, Morris, Wabaunsee Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on June 30, 2026, 7 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 northern Lyon County, northeastern Morris County, and southern Wabaunsee County until 4:30 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Kansas
- Issued
- June 30, 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 7 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Kansas.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Topeka KS. Effective from 2:17 AM CDT to 4:30 AM CDT on June 9, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northern Lyon County in east central Kansas, northeastern Morris County in east central Kansas, and southern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas. Specific locations include Eskridge and Harveyville, as well as the Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 154.
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. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 2:17 AM CDT until 4:30 AM CDT on June 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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