Third Highest Flood Stage Shuts Roads in Ottawa Area
The Marais des Cygnes River reached 41 feet at Ottawa, flooding Franklin County communities. Evacuations and rescues occurred as water rose over K-68 and US 59 floodgates. No deaths or injuries were reported. rainfall exceeded 10 inches in Ottawa, with some areas near 13 inches. Authorities note this is the third highest flood on record per USGS.
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J Cleon
Herald
Marais Des Cygnes
Ottawa
Franklin County
US 59
Craig Davis
Davis
Eisenhower Road
U.S. Geological Survey
Forest Park
Sheriff Describes Franklin County Floods as Worst Seen
Sheriff Craig Davis says roads across Franklin County remain underwater with many likely closed through Tuesday. Public works director Haag notes K-68 faced first closure since flooding began, as water overtopped Eisenhower Road and other routes.
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Kenny Bienhoff
Ottawa
Keith Feuerborn
Jim Frye
Kansas Department of Transportation
Robbie Hawkins
Eisenhower Road
Franklin County
Craig Davis
Ay Cleon Rickel
Flood aftermath demands planning and leadership says Schmidt
Sen Derek Schmidt cautions flood recovery requires decisive planning and strong leadership. Haag notes most roads in Franklin County and along creeks, Vermont Creek, Jackson, California and Virginia roads remain blocked. Lane city remains largely cut as emergency officials warn delaying assessment will hinder damage extent and recovery.
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Derek Schmidt
Haag
Franklin County
Vermont
Ik Creek
Jackson
California
Virginia
Lane
Alan Badcounty
Genkrace
U.S. 169
Garnett
Ougwatanue
Floods Dampened Ottawa Events and Postponed Activities
Heavy rains and high water forced cancellations and postponements across area events. The Ottawa Jaycees fireworks at Forest Park remain planned, though park access is uncertain. Pomona Lake performances including fireworks and the horseshoe tournament are rescheduled, with boat parade and ski show awaiting confirmation. Parks report light damage. about 10 percent of primitive campsites underwater.
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Ottawa Jaycees
Forest Park
Crystal Davis
Roth
Pomona Lake
Pomona Lake State Park
Jeffrey Bender
Bender
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Ottawa Herald
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Iter
Ney
Haney
Orlis Cox
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