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River Flood Warning 175, NWS Kansas City, MO

August 12, 2021Jackson County, Missouri; Johnson County, Kansas

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this river flood warning at Aug 12, 2021, 11:39 PM CDT for Jackson County, Missouri; Johnson County, Kansas. It took effect at Aug 13, 2021, 12:44 AM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 12, 2021, 11:39 PM CDT (04:39 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 13, 2021, 12:44 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 13, 2021, 5:37 PM CDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Johnson County, KS, Jackson County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Indian Creek at Overland Park (OPDK1). The gauge peaked at 13.88 ft at Aug 13, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate5101508/1308/14
Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
14 ft
Moderate stage
16 ft
Major stage
18 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06893300, 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.

622 
WGUS43 KEAX 130439
FLWEAX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1139 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood affecting Jackson and 
  Johnson KS Counties.

  Indian Creek at Overland Park affecting Jackson and Johnson KS 
  Counties.

  Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue affecting Johnson KS County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

This product along with additional weather and stream information is 
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

&&


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1139 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 11:31 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.1 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water approaches the northbound lane of 
  Tomahawk Creek Parkway.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect several homes 
  along the creek's north bank, just upstream of the gage site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters approach 119th Street.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      12am  3am   6am          
Tomahawk Creek
Roe Avenue      13.0  10.9  Thu 11pm  11.4  18.1  7.4          



&&

LAT...LON 3889 9466 3891 9466 3894 9463 3893 9461
      3890 9463

$$

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1139 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 10:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.4 feet late tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water begins to cover the portion of Lee 
  Boulevard located south of Interstate 435.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parking lot just west of State Line Road 
  begins to flood.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover portions of State 
  Line Road.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Water begins to affect commercial buildings 
  near 104th Street just west of State Line Road.

&&

                    Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location            Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                          12am  3am   6am          
Indian Creek
Stateline Rd Leawoo 20.0  14.3  Thu 10pm  17.2  23.9  23.5         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9462 3894 9462 3896 9456 3895 9456

$$

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/OPDK1.2.ER.210813T0555Z.210813T0800Z.210813T1036Z.NO/
1139 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Indian Creek at Overland Park.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 11:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after 
  midnight tonight to 16.1 feet late tonight. It will then fall 
  below flood stage late tonight to 6.1 feet and begin rising again 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 7.0 feet tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Low-lying land along the creek begins to 
  flood, including a paved bike and walking path.
* Impact...At 14.3 feet, Flood waters threaten basements along 
  Lowell and Antioch road.
* Impact...At 15.1 feet, Flood waters reach Antioch Road 600 feet 
  north of Indian Creek. Water also reaches buildings near the creek 
  along Antioch Road West 106th Circle and El Monte cul de sac.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Flood waters approach homes along Conser 
  Street.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      12am  3am   6am          
Indian Creek
Overland Park   14.0  10.6  Thu 11pm  11.9  16.1  13.5         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9470 3894 9470 3895 9466 3894 9462
      3892 9462

$$

SAW
4 follow-up statements
897 
WGUS83 KEAX 130535
FLSEAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1235 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kansas...Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Overland Park affecting Jackson and Johnson KS 
  Counties.

  Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue affecting Johnson KS County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

This product along with additional weather and stream information is 
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

&&


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1235 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue.
* Until this evening.
* At 12:16 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet 
  early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this 
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water approaches the northbound lane of 
  Tomahawk Creek Parkway.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect several homes 
  along the creek's north bank, just upstream of the gage site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters approach 119th Street.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      1am   4am   7am          
Tomahawk Creek
Roe Avenue      13.0  14.0  Fri 12am  16.7  18.9  8.8          



&&

LAT...LON 3889 9466 3891 9466 3894 9463 3893 9461
      3890 9463

$$

KSC091-MOC095-140030-
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1235 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Indian Creek at Overland Park.
* Until this evening.
* At 12:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this 
  morning to 17.7 feet early this morning. It will then fall below 
  flood stage later this morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Low-lying land along the creek begins to 
  flood, including a paved bike and walking path.
* Impact...At 14.3 feet, Flood waters threaten basements along 
  Lowell and Antioch road.
* Impact...At 15.1 feet, Flood waters reach Antioch Road 600 feet 
  north of Indian Creek. Water also reaches buildings near the creek 
  along Antioch Road West 106th Circle and El Monte cul de sac.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Flood waters approach homes along Conser 
  Street.
* Impact...At 18.4 feet, Flood waters reach homes and garages along 
  West 106th Street, West 106th Terrace, West 103rd Street, 
  Robinson, Lamar, Horton, Indian Creek Drive, Indian Creek 
  Parkwary, Beverly, West 107th Street, and El Monte.
* Impact...At 18.8 feet, Many homes and businesses along Indian 
  Creek are flooded. This includes low-lying garages on Walmer and 
  Lamar. Buildings on Indian Creek Parkway and West 107th Street 
  also begin to flood.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      1am   4am   7am          
Indian Creek
Overland Park   14.0  12.6  Fri 12am  14.8  17.7  14.5         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9470 3894 9470 3895 9466 3894 9462
      3892 9462

$$

SAW
332 
WGUS83 KEAX 130740
FLSEAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
240 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kansas...Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Overland Park affecting Jackson and Johnson KS 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood affecting Jackson and 
  Johnson KS Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

This product along with additional weather and stream information is 
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

&&


KSC091-MOC095-140030-
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240 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Indian Creek at Overland Park.
* Until this evening.
* At 2:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  this morning and continue falling to 14.5 feet early this morning. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Low-lying land along the creek begins to 
  flood, including a paved bike and walking path.
* Impact...At 14.3 feet, Flood waters threaten basements along 
  Lowell and Antioch road.
* Impact...At 15.1 feet, Flood waters reach Antioch Road 600 feet 
  north of Indian Creek. Water also reaches buildings near the creek 
  along Antioch Road West 106th Circle and El Monte cul de sac.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      3am   6am   9am          
Indian Creek
Overland Park   14.0  13.9  Fri 2am   14.5  13.9  12.0         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9470 3894 9470 3895 9466 3894 9462
      3892 9462

$$

KSC091-MOC095-140415-
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240 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood.
* Until late this evening.
* At 1:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet 
  early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this 
  morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water begins to cover the portion of Lee 
  Boulevard located south of Interstate 435.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parking lot just west of State Line Road 
  begins to flood.

&&

                    Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location            Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                          3am   6am   9am          
Indian Creek
Stateline Rd Leawoo 20.0  20.2  Fri 1am   21.7  21.7  20.3         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9462 3894 9462 3896 9456 3895 9456

$$

SAW
254 
WGUS83 KEAX 130913
FLSEAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
413 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Overland Park affecting Jackson and Johnson KS 
  Counties.

  Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood affecting Jackson and 
  Johnson KS Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

This product along with additional weather and stream information is 
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

&&


KSC091-MOC095-132330-
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/OPDK1.1.ER.210813T0722Z.210813T1000Z.210813T1120Z.NO/
413 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Indian Creek at Overland Park.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 14.2 feet early 
  this morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Low-lying land along the creek begins to 
  flood, including a paved bike and walking path.
* Impact...At 14.3 feet, Flood waters threaten basements along 
  Lowell and Antioch road.
* Impact...At 15.1 feet, Flood waters reach Antioch Road 600 feet 
  north of Indian Creek. Water also reaches buildings near the creek 
  along Antioch Road West 106th Circle and El Monte cul de sac.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      5am   8am   11am         
Indian Creek
Overland Park   14.0  14.0  Fri 3am   14.2  13.4  10.6         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9470 3894 9470 3895 9466 3894 9462
      3892 9462

$$

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413 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood.
* Until late this evening.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3 feet 
  early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this 
  morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water begins to cover the portion of Lee 
  Boulevard located south of Interstate 435.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parking lot just west of State Line Road 
  begins to flood.

&&

                    Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location            Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                          5am   8am   11am         
Indian Creek
Stateline Rd Leawoo 20.0  22.0  Fri 3am   22.3  21.4  19.4         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9462 3894 9462 3896 9456 3895 9456

$$

SAW
702 
WGUS83 KEAX 131118
FLSEAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
618 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Kansas...Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Overland Park affecting Jackson and Johnson KS 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Missouri...

  Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood affecting Jackson and 
  Johnson KS Counties.

KSC091-MOC095-131230-
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618 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Indian Creek at Overland Park has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Indian Creek at Overland Park.
* At 5:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall over the next hour but may have a 
  2nd rise below flood stage this morning as moderate rain affects 
  the basin.

&&

                Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                      7am   10am  1pm          
Indian Creek
Overland Park   14.0  12.6  Fri 5am   10.2  11.0  9.5          



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9470 3894 9470 3895 9466 3894 9462
      3892 9462

$$

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618 AM CDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Indian Creek at Stateline Rd Leawood.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 17.4 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water begins to cover the portion of Lee 
  Boulevard located south of Interstate 435.

&&

                    Fld   Obs             Forecasts                
Location            Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Fri   Fri          
                                          7am   10am  1pm          
Indian Creek
Stateline Rd Leawoo 20.0  20.7  Fri 5am   20.0  18.1  17.4         



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9462 3894 9462 3896 9456 3895 9456

$$

SAW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 8:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXJackson29 min
Aug 12, 8:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJackson29 min
Aug 12, 8:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXJackson30 min
Aug 12, 8:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray15 min
Aug 12, 9:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Jackson24 min
Aug 12, 9:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Jackson31 min
Aug 12, 9:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Jackson23 min
Aug 12, 11:39 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXJackson8 hr
Aug 12, 11:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXBates23 min
Aug 12, 11:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates33 min
Aug 13, 5:49 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry12 hr
Aug 13, 9:59 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry12 hr
Aug 12, 7:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXWyandotte28 min
Aug 12, 8:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXJohnson, Wyandotte27 min
Aug 12, 9:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJohnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte24 min
Aug 12, 9:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJohnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte20 min
Aug 12, 10:03 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEAXJohnson4 hr
Aug 12, 10:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXJohnson29 min
Aug 12, 11:39 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXJohnson4 hr
Aug 13, 12:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXAtchison33 min
Aug 13, 1:57 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningEAXJohnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte6 hr
Aug 13, 7:39 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningEAXJohnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte10 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.