Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 5 at 1:55AM CDT until June 8 at 2:33AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 4, 2025 - 11:55pm
Expires:
June 5, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County.
Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Lyon County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Neosho Rapids.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Low lying areas along the river flood.
At 23.0 feet, Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of the
bridge over the Neosho River.
At 26.0 feet, Water covers large areas over both banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
Instruction:
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/.
Area Description:
Lyon, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS