Ottawa County, KS

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In effect from Saturday 06/06 8:25 AM CDT – Monday 06/08 2:12 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Topeka KS

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas

Salt Creek near Ada affecting Ottawa County.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Salt Creek near Ada.

When

Until early Monday morning.

Impacts

At 18.0 feet, Minor low land flooding along the Salt Creek. At 20.0 feet, 50th Road just south of the bridge over the Salt Creek floods. At 20.2 feet, Deck of 50th Road bridge over the Salt Creek floods. At 21.0 feet, Flood waters are over one half mile wide over cultivated farm land 3 miles east southeast of the town of Ada.

Additional Details

- At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.0 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

What to Do

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

  • Ottawa, KS

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

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From the Forecaster

Weather Story

Created by the NWS Topeka WFO

Active weather will be expected over the weekend with the best chance for rain/storms coming Sunday into Monday. Severe weather is not expected, but localized flooding could become an issue across eastern KS. Hot and muggy conditions build in by Monday into the mid week as heat indicies push into the triple digits! Summer is upon us!

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