Station Name: KANSAS R AT TOPEKA WATER PLANT, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 883 feet / 269 meters

Nearest Address:
3298 NW Water Works Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
Shawnee County

GPS Coordinates: 39.07194435, -95.7163715

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 2:49AM CDT until June 6 at 11:54PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Fri June 6, 2025, 2:49 AM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Cottonwood River near Plymouth affecting Chase and Lyon Counties. Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls affecting Chase County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cottonwood River near Plymouth. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, More sections along Road A floods especially at the low water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 33.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 10.7 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't drown. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 2:14AM CDT until June 8 at 12:27AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 6, 2025, 2:14 AM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Lyon County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cottonwood River near Emporia. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, South bank of the Cottonwood River 1 mile south of Emporia floods. At 23.0 feet, North bank of the Cottonwood River begins to flood. Lowland flooding occurs along the Cottonwood River from Plymouth to Neosho Rapids. At 24.0 feet, Highway K 99 on the south bank floods. At 25.5 feet, Highway K 99 on the north bank begins to flood. At 26.5 feet, Water reaches low steel of Old K 99 bridge over the Cottonwood River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 2:14AM CDT until June 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 6, 2025, 2:14 AM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Cottonwood River near Emporia affecting Lyon County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids affecting Lyon County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neosho River near Neosho Rapids. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * 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. At 26.0 feet, Water covers large areas over both banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

Flood Warning issued June 5 at 8:45PM CDT until June 7 at 5:09PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu June 5, 2025, 8:45 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie affecting Miami County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying areas along the river begin to flood. At 31.0 feet, 347th Road or Main Street east of Highway 169 is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 19.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Flood Warning issued June 5 at 8:45PM CDT until June 7 at 5:09PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu June 5, 2025, 8:45 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie affecting Miami County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying areas along the river begin to flood. At 31.0 feet, 347th Road or Main Street east of Highway 169 is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 19.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.