Flood Warning Issued for Tomahawk Creek in Johnson County, Kansas
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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 Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue in Overland Park until Wednesday afternoon as minor flooding is forecast to impact Johnson County.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Johnson County, Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City
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 Johnson County, Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue in Overland Park. The alert was issued on March 10 at 10:38 PM CDT and remains in effect until March 11 at 2:11 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Johnson County, Kansas, with a focus on the area surrounding Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue in Overland Park.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Exercise extreme caution at night when flood hazards are more difficult to recognize. Avoid areas known to flood and monitor local stream information via official channels.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 10:31 PM CDT Tuesday, the water stage was recorded at 10.5 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the 13.0-foot flood stage late Tuesday evening, reaching a projected crest of 16.8 feet just after midnight. At 13.0 feet, water is known to approach the northbound lane of Tomahawk Creek Parkway. If the stage were to reach 18.0 feet, flooding would begin to affect several homes along the creek's north bank.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and crest shortly after midnight tonight. It is then expected to fall below flood stage later in the morning. The official warning period concludes at 2:11 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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