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The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Central Shawnee County in east central Kansa
S: Until 700 AM CDT. At 358 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Topeka. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
Source: Radar and automated gauges.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Topeka, Tecumseh and Pauline. This includes the following highway
S: Interstate 70 between mile markers 353 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 174 and 185.

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.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Shawnee County in east central Kansa
S: East Central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansa
S: Southwestern Jackson County in northeastern Kansa
S: Southwestern Jefferson County in northeastern Kansa
S: Until 700 AM CDT. At 358 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar and automated gauges.
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 highway
S: Interstate 70 between mile markers 350 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 166 and 188.

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.

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansa
S: Shunganunga Creek at Topeka affecting Shawnee County.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Shunganunga Creek at Topeka.
When: From early this morning to late this evening.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Walkway along the Shunganunga Creek near the 21st Street bridge floods. At 17.0 feet, Shunga Drive near College Avenue floods.
Additional Details: - At 2:10 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - ForecastThe river will fall below flood stage early this morning to 13.7 feet this morning. It will then rise to 14.7 feet this morning. It will fall to 5.1 feet this evening. It will then rise to 5.2 feet late this evening. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.