Weather Alerts For Lawrence, KS
Flash Flood Warning
-# SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a - Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Douglas County in east central Kansas... - Until 1230 AM CDT. - At 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. # DETAILS -------------------- HAZARD Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE Radar. 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 - Lawrence. - This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 197 and 204. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Topeka KS HEADER BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED | Flash Flood Warning # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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.
Lightning Alert
-Closest strike: 22.42 miles Monitor Storms You are not at immediate risk, but frequently check WeatherBug to see if storms are moving towards you. Be aware that new storms can also form with little notice.