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

Flood Watch issued June 8 at 12:58PM CDT until June 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud and Ottawa. In northeast Kansas, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected to track across north central KS and into parts of eastern KS this evening and late tonight. Heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, leading to localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches where grounds are already saturated from recent heavy rain.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Heat Advisory issued June 8 at 1:46PM CDT until June 9 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 9 at 1:22AM CDT until June 9 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 1:22 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 4:30 AM

FFWTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Shawnee County in east central Kansas... * Until 430 AM CDT. * At 122 AM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Topeka. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. 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 highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 354 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 174 and 185. At 112AM, EM reported water rescues at 6th and Polk road for multiple vehicles stranded.

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.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 9 at 1:06AM CDT until June 9 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 1:06 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 4:30 AM

At 105 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in East Topeka, Shawnee Heights. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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 highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 350 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 166 and 188. 6-12 Inches of water flowing over roads near Tecumseh

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.

Flood Warning issued June 9 at 12:53AM CDT until June 9 at 10:26PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 12:53 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Topeka KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Shunganunga Creek at Topeka affecting Shawnee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shunganunga Creek at Topeka. * WHEN...Until 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 12:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 8.8 feet early this morning. It will then rise above flood stage to 16.5 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage early this morning to 5.3 feet late this afternoon. It will then rise to 5.4 feet late this afternoon. 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/.