Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Topeka KS
AREA: Lyon, KS
SENT: 2026-02-15T14:39:00-06:00

Flood Warning issued February 15 at 2:39PM CST until February 16 at 1:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas…

Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Lyon County.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Neosho River near Neosho Rapids.

* WHEN…Until just after midnight tonight.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 22.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T01:00:00-06:00