


Flood Potential Outlook
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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142 FGUS73 KTOP 271845 ESFTOP KSC111-281845- Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Topeka KS 145 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025 ...The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Hydrologic Outlook for the following rivers... Cottonwood River near Emporia This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Cottonwood River near Emporia Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 2.6 feet at 7 AM Wednesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 22.7 feet at 7 PM Friday Aug 29 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri 1pm 1pm 1pm Cottonwood River Emporia 20.0 2.6 Wed 7am 2.6 13.5 22.5 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available. $$ Prieto