Flood Warning Issued for Cottonwood River Near Emporia in Lyon County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the Cottonwood River near Emporia as minor flooding occurs, with the river expected to crest at 20.4 feet this morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lyon County, Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka KS
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lyon County, Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Flood Warning for the Cottonwood River near Emporia. The alert was issued at 5:44 AM CST on February 15 and remains in effect until 4:48 AM CST on February 16.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Lyon County in Kansas, focusing on the areas surrounding the Cottonwood River near Emporia.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional weather and stream information is available through the NWS Topeka office.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue through the morning.
- Current Stage: As of 5:30 AM CST on Sunday, the river stage was recorded at 20.1 feet.
- Flood Stage: 20.0 feet.
- Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet this morning. It is then projected to fall below flood stage late this morning.
- Impacts: At 20.0 feet, the south bank of the Cottonwood River floods approximately one mile south of Emporia.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from 5:44 AM CST on Sunday, February 15. While the river is expected to fall below flood stage later today, the warning remains officially in place until 4:48 AM CST on Monday, February 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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