The potential for heavy snow at higher elevations in the western U.S. will continue for many spots through the weekend. In the meantime, the eastern half of the continental U.S. will transition to above normal temperatures ahead of a pair of cold fronts next week that will bring readings back to closer to normal as we approach Thanksgiving Day. Read More >
Topeka, KS
Weather Forecast Office
The same upper level low pressure system that helped to trigger shower and thunderstorm development across the Central Plains Friday night produced widespread heavy rain across the region Saturday and Sunday. This caused extensive river flooding across northeastern Kansas, and ponding of water over roadways and low lying areas across the region. Numerous reports of flooded roadways and homes were received.
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| Kansas River from Sardou Bridge in Topeka morning of May 7. |
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| Flooding east of Oakland Expressway to south of Kansas River, morning of May 7. |
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| The Kansas River at Lawrence, Monday afternoon, May 7. |
Cooperative Observers, Automated Surface Observation Stations, and Storm Spotters all reported rainfall amounts during the period to the National Weather Service at Topeka. Several Cooperative Observers also record and report river levels for local creeks and streams.
The National Weather Service Flood Safety Page can be found HERE.
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
1116 NE Strait Avenue
Topeka, KS 66616-1667
785-234-2592
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