Station Name: KANSAS R AT TOPEKA WATER PLANT, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 883 feet

Nearest Address:
3298 NW Water Works Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
Shawnee County

GPS Coordinates: 39.07194435, -95.7163715

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:56AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:53AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:53AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Clay, Cloud, Republic, Washington, Brown, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Riley Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:56AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches possible. * WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon, and Osage Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:23AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:23 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 12:21PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:23AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:23 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and northwest Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.