Flood Warning Issued for Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne in Linn County, Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Linn County as the Marais Des Cygnes River is forecast to reach minor flood stage beginning Saturday evening.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for the Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne. This alert is in response to forecast minor flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Linn County in Kansas, with primary impacts concentrated along the Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Officials recommend avoiding flooded areas and monitoring local stream information via the National Weather Service website.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the area. As of 12:15 AM CST on Saturday, the river stage was recorded at 19.0 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 25.0 feet this evening. A crest of 26.4 feet is anticipated by Sunday morning. At the 25.0-foot level, flooding typically impacts low-lying farmland and other rural land.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Saturday evening, March 7, 2026. The river is expected to crest on Sunday morning and fall below flood stage by early Monday afternoon. The warning remains in effect until 12:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, March 10.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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