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River Flood Warning 16, NWS Topeka, KS

May 17, 2015Lyon County, Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this river flood warning at May 17, 2015, 8:19 AM CDT for Lyon County, Kansas. It took effect at May 17, 2015, 1:49 PM CDT. It was in force for 71 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2015, 8:19 AM CDT (13:19 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2015, 1:49 PM CDT
Expired
May 20, 2015, 12:20 PM CDT
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Lyon County, KS

The river

Written for the forecast point Cottonwood River at Emporia (EMPK1). The gauge peaked at 23.12 ft at May 19, 2015, 3:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate102005/1705/1805/1905/2005/21
Action stage
15 ft
Minor stage
20 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
32 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07182260, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

457 
WGUS43 KTOP 171319
FLWTOP
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
819 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

...The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS has issued a flood 
warning for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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819 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS has issued a 

* Flood warning for 
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* from this afternoon to Wednesday afternoon.
* At  8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 15.73 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 24.0 feet by Monday morning.The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Highway K 99 on the south bank floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
11 follow-up statements
701 
WGUS83 KTOP 171923
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
223 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River near Emporia 3nw affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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223 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River near Emporia 3nw.
* until late Monday night.
* At  7:00 AM Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 23.1 feet by Monday morning.The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Monday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs along the river 
  upstream to Dunlap and downstream to Neosho Rapids.
* Impact...at 19.5 feet...Prairie Street, north of the bridge, floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 9625 3847 9621 3842 9605 3838 9606




$$

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223 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* from this evening to Wednesday morning.
* At  1:30 PM Sunday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 26.5 feet by Monday early afternoon.The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Water covers large areas over both banks.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$

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223 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 18.52 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 23.3 feet by Monday early afternoon.The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Highway K 99 on the south bank floods.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...South bank of the Cottonwood River 1 mile
  south of Emporia floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
181 
WGUS83 KTOP 180121
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
821 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River near Emporia 3nw affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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821 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River near Emporia 3nw.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  7:06 PM Sunday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.7 feet by 
  Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Prairie Street, north of the bridge, floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 9625 3847 9621 3842 9605 3838 9606




$$

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821 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Monday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 25.0 feet by Monday evening.The river will
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Low lying areas along the river flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$

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821 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  6:13 PM Sunday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 22.5 feet by Monday early afternoon.The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...South bank of the Cottonwood River 1 mile 
  south of Emporia floods.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins
  to flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River
  from Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.
&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
044 
WGUS83 KTOP 180801
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
301 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River near Emporia 3nw affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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301 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River near Emporia 3nw.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  7:06 PM Sunday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.7 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Prairie Street...north of the bridge...floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 9625 3847 9621 3842 9605 3838 9606




$$

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301 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  2:30 AM Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 24.0 feet by this evening.The river will 
  fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of 
  the bridge over the Neosho River.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$

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/EMPK1.1.ER.150518T0120Z.150518T1800Z.150519T1942Z.NO/
301 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  6:13 PM Sunday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by yesterday evening and continue
  to rise to near 22.5 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
707 
WGUS83 KTOP 181900
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
200 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River near Emporia 3nw affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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/EPRK1.2.ER.150517T2206Z.150518T1200Z.150518T1832Z.UU/
200 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River near Emporia 3nw.
* until late tonight.
* At  7:00 AM Monday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Prairie Street, north of the bridge, floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 9625 3847 9621 3842 9605 3838 9606




$$

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200 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At  1:30 PM Monday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.6 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of 
  the bridge over the Neosho River.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$

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/EMPK1.1.ER.150518T0129Z.150518T1800Z.150519T2320Z.NO/
200 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  1:00 PM Monday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
557 
WGUS83 KTOP 190057
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
757 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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757 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  7:30 PM Monday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by 
  early Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of 
  the bridge over the Neosho River.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$

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757 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At  7:30 PM Monday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.1 feet by 
  early Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
877 
WGUS83 KTOP 190816
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
316 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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316 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  2:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of 
  the bridge over the Neosho River.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$

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316 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At  2:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
487 
WGUS83 KTOP 191448
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
948 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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948 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$

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948 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of 
  the bridge over the Neosho River.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$
582 
WGUS83 KTOP 191857
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
157 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County
  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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157 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 1:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$

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157 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 1:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Low lying areas along the river flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$
535 
WGUS83 KTOP 200057
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
757 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas..
  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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757 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Thursday morning.
* At  7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$
539 
WGUS83 KTOP 200647
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
147 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following streams in 
Kansas...

  Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Coffey and Lyon Counties

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

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147 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* until Thursday morning.
* At  1:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to
  flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from 
  Plymouth to Neosho Rapids.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$

KSC031-111-200717-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-150520T1800Z/
/NEOK1.2.ER.150518T0852Z.150519T0400Z.150519T2330Z.NO/
147 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids.
* At  1:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  6:30 PM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 16.9 feet by Thursday
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Low lying areas along the river flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 9606 3842 9605 3830 9586 3826 9588




$$
285 
WGUS83 KTOP 201356
FLSTOP
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
856 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following streams in 
Kansas...

  Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

KSC111-201426-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-150521T1342Z/
/EMPK1.1.ER.150518T0129Z.150519T0830Z.150520T1215Z.NO/
856 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Cottonwood River near Emporia.
* At 8:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river Fell below flood stage at 7:15 AM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 12.2 feet by Thursday
  morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9635 3838 9606 3836 9606 3835 9613 3838 9635




$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 17, 6:35 AM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 6:35 AM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
635 AM CDT Sun May 17 2015

...Update to aviation forecast discussion...

.SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight)
Issued at 313 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

Early this morning, the upper level trough, that brought
widespread thunderstorms across the CWA this evening, was located
across south central NE and was lifting northeast. A 700MB dry
slot was moving northeast across eastern KS. The deeper moisture,
stronger ascent and thunderstorms were pushing east across MO.

Today, The upper trough will continue to track north-northeast into
eastern ND by 00Z MON. Surface winds will become southwesterly
during the morning hours and will increase to 15 to 25 MPH with
gusts of 30 to 35 MPH during the late morning and afternoon hours.
Most of the day will be sunny, though a few boundary layer CU may
develop across the northern CWA during the afternoon hours.
Afternoon highs will reach the lower 80s.

Tonight, a cold front will push southward across the CWA. The
low-levels of the atmosphere look too dry for any pre or post
frontal showers to develop. Overnight lows will drop into the 50s.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 313 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

For Monday through Tuesday, a surface ridge of high pressure is
expected to build south through the forecast area. With this being
a modified Canadian airmass, temps are forecast to be below
normal. Shortwave ridging and a lack of an obvious shortwave is
expected to lead to dry weather prevailing.

By Tuesday evening, models show a return flow setting up over the
surface ridge with good moisture advection developing over the
area. Weak perturbations are also expected to move over the area
as a closed low lifts through the central Rockies. With there
being good agreement and consistency among the models, there
there will be another round of widespread showers. Models remain
relatively cool with the column so there is little instability for
intense convection. With this in mind, have continued to focus on
showers being the predominant weather and trended POPs higher for
Tuesday night. Have kept some likely POPs across eastern KS
Wednesday morning, but expect the overall trend Wednesday to be
one of precip ending as the mid level perturbations weaken and low
level moisture advection diminishes. Wednesday may end up being
the coolest of the week due to precip initially and cloud cover
limiting insolation. Have highs in the mid 50s to near 60 because
of this.

Wednesday night and Thursday appear to be a time without precip as
shortwave ridging redevelops over the central plains. Continued
surface ridging at the surface is expected to limit any warming
trend. Highs are progged to be in the mid 60s on Thursday. For
Friday and Saturday, the ECMWF and GFS show the next mid level low
moving into the southwest and eventually lifting through the
central plains. While there are some timing and strength
differences between the two solutions, this fits in with the
current pattern of energy coming out of the southwest every couple
days, so have maintained POPs through the period. The better
chances should be Friday night and Saturday when the southwest
flow aloft sets up for energy to propagate overhead. Temps should
modify gradually but the forecast doesn't get carried away as the
GFS/MEX would suggest thinking cloud cover and precip chances
could hinder the warm up.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFs through 12Z Monday Morning)
Issued at 635 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

Ceilings at all terminals have lifted to MVFR this morning and are
expected to mix out to VFR by 14Z.  From here, VFR conditions will
remain the rest of the period.  Gusty SW winds will die down by 00Z,
and begin to veer from the N towards the end of the period.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...Gargan
LONG TERM...Wolters
AVIATION...Heller
Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 5:01 AM CDT, 3 hours 18 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
501 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

KSZ037>040-054>056-058-059-181015-
MORRIS-WABAUNSEE-SHAWNEE-DOUGLAS-LYON-OSAGE-FRANKLIN-COFFEY-
ANDERSON-
501 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL KANSAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

MINOR RIVER FLOODING IS ONGOING ACROSS EAST CENTRAL KANSAS. CHECK
THE LATEST STATEMENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY OR TONIGHT.

&&

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/TOP/SITREP

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>036-181015-
REPUBLIC-WASHINGTON-MARSHALL-NEMAHA-BROWN-CLOUD-CLAY-RILEY-
POTTAWATOMIE-JACKSON-JEFFERSON-OTTAWA-DICKINSON-GEARY-
501 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST
KANSAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY OR TONIGHT.

&&

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/TOP/SITREP

WOLTERS

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 17, 5:19 AM CDT, 3 hours before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
519 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 W EMPORIA             38.41N 96.21W
05/16/2015  E60.00 MPH       LYON               KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

0531 PM     TORNADO          5 WNW HARTFORD          38.34N 96.04W
05/16/2015                   LYON               KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TORNADO REPORTED NEAR 1632 RD 110. POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL
            DAMAGE.

0536 PM     HAIL             2 E DOVER               38.96N 95.90W
05/16/2015  E0.75 INCH       SHAWNEE            KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

0536 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SSE NEOSHO RAPIDS       38.36N 95.99W
05/16/2015                   LYON               KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN INCLUDING A 100 YEAR OLD HEALTHY
            ELM TREE SNAPPED AT THE BASE OF THE TREE TRUNK. DAMAGE
            POSSIBLY THE RESULT OF A TORNADO.

0604 PM     TSTM WND GST     1 WSW OSAGE CITY        38.63N 95.83W
05/16/2015  M73.00 MPH       OSAGE              KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

0630 PM     TSTM WND GST     6 S TOPEKA              38.96N 95.68W
05/16/2015  E60.00 MPH       SHAWNEE            KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            60MPH WINDS REPORTED BY SPOTTER. THIS WAS RIGHT ALONG HWY
            75 6 MILES SOUTH OF TOPEKA.

0630 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 SW OVERBROOK          38.75N 95.60W
05/16/2015                   OSAGE              KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DELAYED REPORT. ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A BARN ON S. PAULEN RD
            IN OVERBROOK.

1040 PM     FLOOD            SCRANTON                38.78N 95.74W
05/16/2015                   OSAGE              KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            US 56 HIGHWAY SOUTH OF SCRANTON IMPASSIBLE DUE TO WATER
            OVER THE ROADWAY.

1040 PM     FLOOD            CARBONDALE              38.82N 95.69W
05/16/2015                   OSAGE              KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER REPORTED ACROSS OLD US 75 HIGHWAY SOUTH OF
            CARBONDALE

1133 PM     FLOOD            POMONA                  38.61N 95.45W
05/16/2015                   FRANKLIN           KS   PUBLIC

            REPORT OF FLOODING IN POMONA.

&&

WOLTERS
Local storm report, May 17, 6:53 AM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
653 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0651 AM     HEAVY RAIN       4 WNW OLPE              38.28N 96.24W
05/17/2015  M2.00 INCH       LYON               KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TOTAL RAINFALL ON SATURDAY.

&&

GARGAN

The office that day

Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 16, 7:00 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPDouglas, Jefferson60 min
May 16, 7:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPFranklin35 min
May 16, 10:18 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPCoffey, Lyon, Osage, Wabaunsee117 min
May 16, 10:24 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPDouglas, Jefferson, Shawnee2 hr
May 16, 11:04 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPLyon, Osage24 hr
May 16, 11:21 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPAnderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Osage114 min
May 16, 11:26 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPOsage21 hr
May 17, 12:12 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPFranklin, Osage49 hr
May 17, 6:25 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPFranklin55 hr
May 17, 6:41 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPCoffey, Lyon3 days
May 17, 7:13 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPLyon50 hr
May 17, 5:04 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPAnderson, Franklin18 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.