Flood Advisory — Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 5:42AM CDT until August 7 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Geary County in east central Kansas... Southwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas... Southwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas... * WHEN...Until 845 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 541 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manhattan, Junction City, Ogden, Grandview Plaza, Milford, Keats and Milford Lake.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 6:42 AM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Topeka KS
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Pottawatomie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Riley County, Geary County.