Flood Warning Issued for Franklin County, Kansas as Marais Des Cygnes River Rises
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Franklin County, Kansas, as the Marais Des Cygnes River is expected to exceed flood stage early Sunday morning.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS has issued a Flood Warning for portions of east central Kansas. This alert is an actual meteorological event with a severity level classified as severe and a certainty level of likely.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Franklin County in east central Kansas. Impacted locations include mainly rural areas of Western Franklin County along the Marais Des Cygnes river northeast of Pomona.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the area are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local conditions.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is caused by the Marais Des Cygnes river northeast of Pomona exceeding its flood stage of 20.0 feet. At 12:37 AM CST, the river stage at Pomona was recorded at 19.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 20.0-foot flood stage, making flooding imminent or currently occurring in the specified rural areas.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 12:42 AM CST on February 15, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:45 AM CST on February 15, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice