"They are predicting 45-feet which would be the 3rd highest in the history of the Marmaton River.” - Brad Matkin, C.M.
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (KOAM) — Due to the heavy rains across SE Kansas the past two days the Marmaton River [pron: Mar-muh-ton] has grown out of its banks, cutting off a portion of Fort Scott to nearby Missouri and north to US-54.
But it’s nothing new. It just doesn’t happened all the time.
The Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin stated Sunday morning, “ the city has had about 10-inches of rain in the past 48 hours and we have a lot of flooding .”
He continued by asking citizens to stay home Sunday.
“The Belltown Area north is almost completely under water. Wall Street from US-69 to the railroad tracks and Fort Scott Munitions. 3rd Street from US-69 to the railroad tracks is under water. Plus Clark Street is under water.
It’s going to get worse because the river has not crest yet. Right now they are predicting 45-feet which would be the 3rd highest in the history of the Marmaton River.”
The Nevada, Mo. Fire assisted Fort Scott Fire Sunday morning to check on residents in the Walnut Hill Area, the topography is such they are surrounded by water.
“ We have had several water rescues,” FSFD states. “Crews along with assistance of Nevada Fire are reaching out to the residents at Walnut Hill to make sure they are ok and needs met.
Please do not drive towards water. It will continue to rise. Very dangerous conditions. It creates potential unnecessary calls of service for crews. Stay safe .”
HISTORIC FLOODING IS PART OF FORT SCOTT HISTORY
The Walk Downtown Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce signboard tour starts at the flood waters! On the board is information on the 1885 flood of Fort Scott.
Learn more about the Historic Flooding when you scan the QR CODE on the sign, Fort Scott Flood Tour. Click here for the history.
Want to do the walk in person? Begin at the F.S. Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Center located at 231 East Wall St.
“The 1885 flood is the first catastrophic flood recorded in Fort Scott's history. The flood washed out the railroad tracks. The Wichita and Pacific Railroad routes were abandoned, and Bell Town became a "Sea of Water" driving out residents with all of their possessions. Though the depth of standing water is unknown, children and even horses are said to have nearly drowned awaiting rescue.”
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