Alert archive / Kansas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 20, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this river flood warning at May 20, 2021, 4:53 AM CDT for Franklin County, Kansas. It took effect at May 20, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 35 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 20, 2021, 4:53 AM CDT (09:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 20, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 22, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 35 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Franklin County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:56 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 Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa (OTWK1). The gauge peaked at 31.73 ft at May 21, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 25 ft
- Minor stage
- 30 ft
- Moderate stage
- 33 ft
- Major stage
- 45 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06913500, 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.
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FLWTOP
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
453 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The National Weather Service in Topeka KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo affecting Osage and Franklin
Counties.
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Pottawatomie Creek at Lane affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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/top/.
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453 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo.
* From early this morning to late Friday night.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 19.7 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue to
fall to 10.8 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Lowland areas along the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 9556 3860 9553 3859 9548 3853 9552
$$
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453 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* From this afternoon to late Friday night.
* At 4:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 31.7 feet Friday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
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453 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane.
* From this evening to Saturday afternoon.
* At 4:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 23.9 feet Friday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins along the
creek.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile
northwest of Lane.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 9512 3850 9500 3847 9494 3844 9504
3840 9507
$$8 follow-up statements
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FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
838 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
KSC059-210445-
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838 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* From this afternoon to late Friday night.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 29.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 31.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
Byrne292
WGUS83 KTOP 201639
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1139 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett affecting Anderson County.
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Pottawatomie Creek at Lane affecting Franklin 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
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1139 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 5.4 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Flood waters overflow the north bank and
flood cultivated fields north of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3835 9527 3844 9512 3840 9507 3831 9525
$$
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1139 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* From this afternoon to late Friday night.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 29.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 31.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
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1139 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane.
* From this evening to Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins along the
creek.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile
northwest of Lane.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 9512 3850 9500 3847 9494 3844 9504
3840 9507
$$
Byrne570
WGUS83 KTOP 202154
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
454 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
KSC059-211300-
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454 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 4:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain in minor flood stage near 31.3
feet through Saturday morning before falling below flood stage
thereafter.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
Baerg690
WGUS83 KTOP 202243
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
543 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo affecting Osage and Franklin
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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/top/.
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543 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 4:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 32.0 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 10.7 feet.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
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543 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 3:42 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet early Tuesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Lowland areas along the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 9556 3860 9553 3859 9548 3853 9552
$$
Baerg113
WGUS83 KTOP 210137
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
837 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo affecting Osage and Franklin
Counties.
Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett affecting Anderson County.
Pottawatomie Creek at Lane affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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/top/.
KSC059-211645-
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837 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 31.9 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and
continue to fall to 10.9 feet Sunday.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
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837 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 3:42 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 7.5 feet by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Lowland areas along the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 9556 3860 9553 3859 9548 3853 9552
$$
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837 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett.
* Until late tonight.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.1 feet by Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Flood waters overflow the north bank and
flood cultivated fields north of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3835 9527 3844 9512 3840 9507 3831 9525
$$
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837 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.6 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins along the
creek.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile
northwest of Lane.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Cloud Road, also known as the road to
Richmond floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 9512 3850 9500 3847 9494 3844 9504
3840 9507
$$
Baerg314
WGUS83 KTOP 210514
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1214 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Pottawatomie Creek at Lane affecting Franklin County.
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett affecting Anderson County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo affecting Osage and Franklin
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
KSC059-212015-
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1214 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 11:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile
northwest of Lane.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Cloud Road, also known as the road to
Richmond floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 9512 3850 9500 3847 9494 3844 9504
3840 9507
$$
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1214 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 11:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 31.9 feet this morning. It will
then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 10.9
feet and begin rising again Monday morning. It will rise to 16.2
feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below
flood stage.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
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1214 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:42 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Lowland areas along the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 9556 3860 9553 3859 9548 3853 9552
$$
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1214 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 11:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.2 feet
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Flood waters overflow the north bank and
flood cultivated fields north of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3835 9527 3844 9512 3840 9507 3831 9525
$$802
WGUS83 KTOP 211349
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
849 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo affecting Osage and Franklin
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Pottawatomie Creek at Lane affecting Franklin County.
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett affecting Anderson County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
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849 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo.
* At 7:59 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.4 feet Wednesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 9556 3860 9553 3859 9548 3853 9552
$$
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849 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins along the
creek.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile
northwest of Lane.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Cloud Road, also known as the road to
Richmond floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 9512 3850 9500 3847 9494 3844 9504
3840 9507
$$
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849 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 31.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 15.6 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Lowland areas near the river flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
KSC003-212045-
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849 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 4:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 4.6 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Flood waters overflow the north bank and
flood cultivated fields north of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3835 9527 3844 9512 3840 9507 3831 9525
$$
Reese066
WGUS83 KTOP 211859
FLSTOP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
159 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa affecting Franklin County.
Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett affecting Anderson County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Pottawatomie Creek at Lane affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
KSC059-212000-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210521T1859Z/
/OTWK1.1.ER.210520T2127Z.210521T0615Z.210521T1645Z.NO/
159 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 30.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.6 feet Wednesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9551 3861 9507 3852 9507 3856 9514
3858 9551
$$
KSC003-212000-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210521T1859Z/
/GRTK1.1.ER.210520T0746Z.210521T0115Z.210521T1443Z.NO/
159 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
this evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3835 9527 3844 9512 3840 9507 3831 9525
$$
KSC059-221000-
/O.CON.KTOP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210523T0112Z/
/LNEK1.2.ER.210521T0415Z.210521T1315Z.210522T0712Z.NO/
159 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.3 feet Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor low land flooding begins along the
creek.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile
northwest of Lane.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Cloud Road, also known as the road to
Richmond floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 9512 3850 9500 3847 9494 3844 9504
3840 9507
$$
ReeseThe office that day
Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 7:46 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Osage | 3 hr |
| May 19, 8:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Franklin | 3 hr |
| May 19, 8:49 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Shawnee | 3 hr |
| May 19, 9:00 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Douglas | 3 hr |
| May 20, 2:23 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | TOP | Anderson | 36 hr |
| May 20, 4:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | TOP | Franklin, Osage | 45 hr |
| May 20, 4:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | TOP | Franklin | 47 hr |
| May 20, 2:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | TOP | Anderson, Brown, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson and 7 more | 6 hr |
| May 20, 3:11 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Douglas, Jefferson | 3 hr |
| May 20, 4:30 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Osage, Shawnee | 85 min |
| May 20, 5:24 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Shawnee | 2 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.