Lyon County, Kansas, Friday, October 2, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:44AM CDT until October 3 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River near Emporia affecting Lyon County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neosho River near Emporia. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river upstream to Dunlap and downstream to Neosho Rapids. At 19.5 feet, Prairie Street, north of the bridge, floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 19.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:21AM CDT until October 3 at 4:47AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Salt Creek near Lyndon affecting Osage County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading affecting Osage and Lyon Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low lying areas along the river flood. At 21.0 feet, County Road Y 5 near the gage floods, 3 miles north of Reading. At 23.0 feet, Overlow on the right bank is in several swift channels over Road Y 5, 3 miles north of Reading. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:21AM CDT until October 3 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Salt Creek near Lyndon affecting Osage County. Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County. Vermillion Creek near Wamego affecting Pottawatomie County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Rock Creek near Louisville affecting Pottawatomie County. Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading affecting Lyon and Osage Counties. Black Vermillion River near Frankfort affecting Marshall County. Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Washington and Marshall Counties. Solomon River near Glasco affecting Cloud County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low lying areas along the river flood. At 21.0 feet, County Road Y 5 near the gage floods, 3 miles north of Reading. At 23.0 feet, Overlow on the right bank is in several swift channels over Road Y 5, 3 miles north of Reading. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 2.6 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:44PM CDT until October 2 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Lyon County in east central Kansas... Osage County in east central Kansas... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1044 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated very heavy rainfall had fallen across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Americus, Scranton, Quenemo, Reading, Allen, Admire, Bushong and Pomona Lake. - This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 130 and 161.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:39PM CDT until October 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Lyon County in east central Kansas... Osage County in east central Kansas... Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 836 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Americus, Scranton, Quenemo, Harveyville, Reading, Allen, Admire, Bushong and Pomona Lake. - This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 130 and 161.

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:50PM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading affecting Lyon and Osage Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading. * WHEN...From this evening to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, County Road Y 5 near the gage floods, 3 miles north of Reading. At 23.0 feet, Overlow on the right bank is in several swift channels over Road Y 5, 3 miles north of Reading. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 22.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:46PM CDT until October 1 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS”

FFWTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Lyon County in east central Kansas... Osage County in east central Kansas... Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Americus, Scranton, Quenemo, Harveyville, Reading, Allen, Admire, Bushong and Pomona Lake. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 130 and 161.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.