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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Hastings, NE

May 16, 2021Osborne County, Kansas

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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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.

actionminormoderate510152005/1605/1705/1805/1905/20
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 15, 11:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGIDRooks34 min
May 15, 11:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGIDRooks25 min
May 16, 12:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGIDRooks26 min
May 16, 1:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGIDRooks27 min
May 16, 3:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGIDOsborne, Rooks3 hr
May 16, 6:47 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningGIDOsborne, Rooks79 min
May 16, 8:06 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningGIDOsborne, Rooks6 hr
May 16, 1:54 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningGIDOsborne, Rooks24 hr
May 16, 2:30 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGIDOsborne, Rooks32 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.