Official account for flood updates in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties in Kansas. City of MHK, Emergency Managers, Fire Dept., Pott. Co. Sheriff, RCPD
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6/21 9:30 PM - We're getting reports of flooded streets in Manhattan near the K-State campus by North Manhattan Ave and Bertrand, as well as flooding on Ft. Riley Blvd. DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED STREETS! Turn around, don't drown.
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5/26/2022 7:15 AM UPDATE
Wildcat Creek did not reach flood stage overnight & water levels are expected to continue falling over the next few hours. We'll keep a close watch today and let you know if anything changes.
Don't drive through flooded roads. #TurnAroundDontDrown
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Good news! The flood watch for Riley County was canceled. Rainfall totals have been less than expected.
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The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 15.7 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. The crest expectation has been reduced from earlier this morning, when it was 16.5 feet.
.@NWSTopeka has issued a Flood Warning for Wildcat Creek at Scenic Dr. in effect until late tonight.
At 10:15 a.m. the stage was 11.1 feet. Flood stage is 14 feet.
A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for Riley County through this evening.
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Severe thunderstorms are expected this evening through tonight. Stay weather aware and be ready to take shelter if warnings are issued. #kswx
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This is a good time of year to sign up for emergency alerts. Get the latest information about severe weather in our area sent directly to your phone or email.
Riley County Emergency Alerts
rileycountyks.gov/917/Emerge…
Pottawatomie County Emergency Alerts
pottcounty.org/431/Emergency…
Manhattan Flood Updates retweeted
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Manhattan KS, Junction City KS, Ogden KS until 10:15 PM CDT – at Kansas, USA
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We are at a critical juncture to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Stay at Home - Do not go to public places, except for essential needs.
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Would you like to better understand your flood risk and methods to protect your property? Register for the first annual Community Flood Conference! Registration is free, but required. Details here: eventbrite.com/e/community-f…
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Flash Flood Warning including Manhattan KS, Ogden KS, Westmoreland KS until 8:30 AM CDT – at Kansas, USA
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Manhattan KS, Wamego KS, Saint Marys KS until 4:00 PM CDT – at Wamego, KS
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Riverbanks along the Big Blue and Kansas are showing increasing signs of erosion and instability. Please use extreme caution when you are near these rivers and stay away from the banks.
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Daily lake status 05:45 6/3/2019
Lake level: 1134.66 ft (-0.58 since yesterday)
*inflow: 24,000 cfs
*outflow: 30,000 cfs
* these numbers as of 23:06 6/2/2019
High water advisory in effect. No downstream areas under Evacuation Advisory.
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**UPDATE 4:30 AM 5/31**
*Lake Level: 1135.42
Outflow: 27,500 cfs
Inflow: 41,700 cfs
*all stats from 11PM 5/30
HWY 24 remains open. No additional roads were closed overnight and no water has entered structures. Some backyards are wet and officers continue to patrol evac areas.
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Please be advised of our current park and trail closures. We are also sharing on our website and Facebook page. The two maps attach detail the northeast community as well as Anneberg Park.
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Rocky Ford Mobile Home Park in Pottawatomie County has just been added to the Evacuation Advisory zone. Blue Township Fire Department personnel are in the area notifying residents.
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UPDATE: Kansas City USACE forecasts a Wednesday May 29 Tuttle Creek Lake elevation of 1134.14 ft with a 2,000 cfs release from the outlet works (the tubes) and a Thursday May 30 lake elevation of 1135.00 ft with a 5,000 cfs release from the outlet works. nwd-mr.usace.army.mil/rcc/nw…
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Hundreds of people turned out to get information from the US Army Corps of Engineers. We are learning about the functions of Tuttle Creek Dam and people will get to ask questions. Tune in live at m.facebook.com/usace.kcd/
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Lots of info from the @cityofmhk meeting Tuesday night, which I've digested into this article for you! themercury.com/news/no-immin… via @MERCnewsroom – at Manhattan, KS