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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Hastings, NE
NWS Hastings, NE issued this river flood warning at May 16, 2021, 5:33 PM CDT for Osborne County, Kansas. It took effect at May 16, 2021, 9:09 PM CDT. It was in force for 51 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 16, 2021, 5:33 PM CDT (22:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 16, 2021, 9:09 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 19, 2021, 12:12 AM CDT
- In force
- 51 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hastings, NE
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Osborne County, KS
The radar
The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point S F Solomon River near Osborne (OSBK1). The gauge peaked at 18.82 ft at May 17, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06874000, 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.
665 WGUS43 KGID 162233 FLWGID BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Hastings NE 533 PM CDT Sun May 16 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Hastings NE has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. .Heavy rainfall that fell early Sunday morning is resulting in flooding along the south fork of the Solomon River. Any additional rainfall will will only exasperate conditions. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-171200- /O.NEW.KGID.FL.W.0007.210517T0209Z-210520T0100Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210518T0000Z.210519T0700Z.NO/ 533 PM CDT Sun May 16 2021 The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a * Flood Warning for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * From this evening to Wednesday evening. * At 4:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday evening to a crest of 17.3 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 04/01/1973. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Rossi
10 follow-up statements
023 WGUS83 KGID 170109 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 809 PM CDT Sun May 16 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-171315- /O.CON.KGID.FL.W.0007.210517T0209Z-210520T0100Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210518T0000Z.210519T0700Z.NO/ 809 PM CDT Sun May 16 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 4:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday evening to a crest of 17.3 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 04/01/1973. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Rossi
857 WGUS83 KGID 170538 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 1238 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-171745- /O.CON.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210520T0100Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210518T0000Z.210519T0700Z.NO/ 1238 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 4:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday, May 16 to a crest of 17.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 04/01/1973. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ JCB
794 WGUS83 KGID 170555 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 1255 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-171800- /O.EXT.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210520T1818Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210518T1200Z.210520T0018Z.NO/ 1255 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Thursday afternoon. * At 12:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 AM CDT Monday was 15.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs. Many county roads such as 90th...70th...and 55th Avenue will be under water where they cross the river. There will also be significant flooding in and around the Shady Bend Golf Course. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 06/02/2011. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ JCB
369 WGUS43 KGID 171518 FLWGID BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Hastings NE 1018 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-180830- /O.EXT.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210520T2239Z/ /OSBK1.2.ER.210517T0209Z.210518T1200Z.210520T1542Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration until Thursday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Thursday afternoon. * At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.8 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Monday was 18.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs. Many county roads such as 90th...70th...and 55th Avenue will be under water where they cross the river. There will also be significant flooding in and around the Shady Bend Golf Course. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 05/29/1995. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Wesely
115 WGUS83 KGID 172003 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 303 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Osborne...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-181315- /O.EXT.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210520T0508Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210518T0600Z.210519T1108Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until late Wednesday night. * At 2:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM CDT Monday was 18.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs. Many county roads such as 90th...70th...and 55th Avenue will be under water where they cross the river. There will also be significant flooding in and around the Shady Bend Golf Course. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.2 feet on 07/31/2020. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Wesely
933 WGUS83 KGID 180128 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 828 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-181330- /O.EXT.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210519T1832Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210517T1530Z.210519T0032Z.NO/ 828 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Monday was 18.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Saturday evening. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 06/14/1949. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Rossi
705 WGUS83 KGID 180823 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 323 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Woodston, Osborne... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-190200- /O.CON.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210519T1832Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210517T1530Z.210519T0032Z.NO/ 323 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 2:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.8 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.6 feet Saturday evening. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 10/24/2008. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ NOAA/NWS/Moritz
557 WGUS83 KGID 181419 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 919 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Osborne...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-190230- /O.EXT.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210520T0042Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210517T1530Z.210519T0642Z.NO/ 919 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.8 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 16.5 feet, The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Heinlein
330 WGUS83 KGID 190216 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 916 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. For the S FORK OF THE SOLOMON RIVER...including Osborne...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && KSC141-191615- /O.EXT.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210520T0000Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210517T1530Z.210519T0600Z.NO/ 916 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.8 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.7 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, The north approach and bridge on 70th Avenue floods. In addition...Access to Shady Bend Golf Course via the club house is cut off. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ Mangels
244 WGUS83 KGID 190512 FLSGID Flood Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 1212 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. KSC141-190615- /O.CAN.KGID.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210519T0512Z/ /OSBK1.1.ER.210517T0209Z.210517T1530Z.210519T0600Z.NO/ 1212 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the South Fork Solomon Near Osborne. * At 11:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall. && LAT...LON 3948 9893 3944 9848 3939 9848 3944 9893 $$ JCB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hastings, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 11:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GID | Rooks | 34 min |
| May 15, 11:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GID | Rooks | 25 min |
| May 16, 12:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GID | Rooks | 26 min |
| May 16, 1:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GID | Rooks | 27 min |
| May 16, 3:37 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GID | Osborne, Rooks | 3 hr |
| May 16, 6:47 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | GID | Osborne, Rooks | 79 min |
| May 16, 8:06 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | GID | Osborne, Rooks | 6 hr |
| May 16, 1:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | GID | Osborne, Rooks | 24 hr |
| May 16, 2:30 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GID | Osborne, Rooks | 32 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.