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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Topeka, KS

September 3, 2018Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Wabaunsee County, Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this river flood warning at Sep 3, 2018, 1:31 PM CDT for Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It took effect at Sep 3, 2018, 6:45 PM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Sep 3, 2018, 1:31 PM CDT (18:31 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 3, 2018, 6:45 PM CDT
Expired: Sep 4, 2018, 7:13 AM CDT
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Topeka, KS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Pottawatomie County, KS, Riley County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Kansas River at Manhattan (MHKK1). The gauge peaked at 14.14 ft at Sep 3, 2018, 4:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 14 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 26 ft
Major stage: 42 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06879820, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

829 
WGUS43 KTOP 031831
FLWTOP
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
131 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS has issued a flood 
warning for the following streams in Kansas...

  Kansas River at Manhattan affecting Pottawatomie...Riley and 
  Wabaunsee Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

KSC149-161-197-040231-
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/MHKK1.1.ER.180903T2345Z.180904T0000Z.180904T0013Z.NO/
131 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS has issued a 

* Flood warning for 
  The Kansas River at Manhattan.
* from this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At  1:00 PM Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 18.2 feet by this evening.The river will fall below 
  flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Low lands along the river flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3917 9661 3920 9654 3919 9649 3915 9654




$$

2 follow-up statements

648 
WGUS83 KTOP 032001
FLSTOP
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Topeka KS
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following streams in 
Kansas...

  Rock Creek near Louisville affecting Pottawatomie County

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Chapman Creek near Chapman affecting Dickinson County
  Kansas River at Manhattan affecting Pottawatomie...Riley and 
  Wabaunsee Counties

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas..
  Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County
  Buffalo Creek near Jamestown affecting Cloud County
  Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County
  Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive affecting Riley County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

KSC161-040401-
/O.CON.KTOP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180904T1130Z/
/MWCK1.3.ER.180903T0930Z.180903T1115Z.180903T2330Z.UU/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  2:15 PM Monday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...The low spot in Anneberg Circle is flooded 
  with water very close to the golf course clubhouse.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Flood waters begin to reach North 1200 Road,
  commonly known as Wildcat Creek Road, just upstream of the Scenic 
  Drive bridge.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Flood waters reach Poliska Lane, just north 
  of Fort Riley Boulevard.


&&

LAT...LON 3923 9670 3919 9660 3918 9658 3915 9660 3921 9673




$$

KSC117-040401-
/O.CON.KTOP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180907T0249Z/
/BLRK1.1.ER.180903T0448Z.180903T1445Z.180906T1449Z.NO/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Blue River near Blue Rapids.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  2:15 PM Monday the stage was 32.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs from 
  Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 9666 3968 9658 3957 9655 3957 9659 3968 9669




$$

KSC029-040401-
/O.CON.KTOP.FL.W.0006.180904T2034Z-180906T1500Z/
/JMSK1.1.ER.180904T2034Z.180905T0600Z.180905T2100Z.NR/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Buffalo Creek near Jamestown.
* from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday morning.
* At  7:06 PM Sunday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday afternoon and continue
  to rise to near 17.8 feet by early Wednesday morning.The river will
  fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.9 feet...Farm field along the north bank of the 
  Buffalo Creek floods.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek as the
  south bank overflows.
* Impact...At 12.6 feet...Farm field just north of Buffalo Creek on 
  the northwest side of north 40th Road floods.


&&

LAT...LON 3964 9793 3960 9772 3958 9772 3961 9793




$$

KSC041-040401-
/O.EXT.KTOP.FL.W.0014.180903T2312Z-180904T1320Z/
/CHPK1.1.ER.180903T2312Z.180904T0000Z.180904T0120Z.NO/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chapman Creek near Chapman.
* from this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At  2:45 PM Monday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 19.2 feet by this evening.The river will fall below 
  flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Lowland flooding occurs from near the town 
  of Industry upstream from Chapman to the Smoky Hill River 
  downstream from Chapman.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 9711 3908 9707 3905 9702 3897 9698 3896 9703




$$

KSC149-161-197-040401-
/O.EXT.KTOP.FL.W.0013.180903T2346Z-180904T1213Z/
/MHKK1.1.ER.180903T2346Z.180904T0000Z.180904T0013Z.NO/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kansas River at Manhattan.
* from this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At  2:00 PM Monday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 18.2 feet by this evening.The river will fall below 
  flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Low lands along the river flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3917 9661 3920 9654 3919 9649 3915 9654




$$

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/CYCK1.1.ER.180905T0000Z.180905T1800Z.180906T1930Z.NO/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Republican River at Clay Center.
* from Tuesday evening to late Thursday night.
* At  2:30 PM Monday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday evening and continue 
  to rise to near 15.7 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Thursday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from 
  U.S. Highway 24 to Milford Lake.

&&

LAT...LON 3957 9741 3957 9726 3929 9700 3926 9706




$$

KSC149-032031-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180904T1600Z/
/LISK1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Rock Creek near Louisville.
* At  2:00 PM Monday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 24.4 feet. The 
  river will fall to 11.0 feet by .


&&

LAT...LON 3924 9635 3927 9633 3926 9626 3923 9625




$$

234 
WGUS83 KTOP 040158
FLSTOP
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Topeka KS
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following streams in 
Kansas...

  Chapman Creek near Chapman affecting Dickinson County
  Kansas River at Manhattan affecting Pottawatomie...Riley and 
  Wabaunsee Counties
  Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive affecting Riley County

...The Flood Warning continues for the following streams in Kansas...

  Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County
  Buffalo Creek near Jamestown affecting Cloud County
  Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Shallow flowing 
water can wash a car from the roadway. Also, the roadbed may be 
washed out under the water.

Stay tuned to later developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio 
and local media.

&&

KSC117-040958-
/O.EXT.KTOP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180908T0600Z/
/BLRK1.1.ER.180903T0448Z.180903T1445Z.180907T1800Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Blue River near Blue Rapids.
* until late Friday night.
* At 8:15 PM Monday the stage was 30.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 32.1 feet by 
  Wednesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday 
  early afternoon.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs from 
  Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 9666 3968 9658 3957 9655 3957 9659 3968 9669




$$

KSC029-040958-
/O.EXT.KTOP.FL.W.0006.180905T0600Z-180906T2024Z/
/JMSK1.1.ER.180905T0600Z.180905T1200Z.180906T0224Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Buffalo Creek near Jamestown.
* from late Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:30 PM Monday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The creek is forecast to rise above flood stage by early 
  Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 17.5 feet by 
  Wednesday early afternoon. The creek will fall below flood stage by
  Wednesday night before midnight.
* Impact...At 16.9 feet...Farm field along the north bank of the creek
  floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3964 9793 3960 9772 3958 9772 3961 9793




$$

KSC027-040958-
/O.EXT.KTOP.FL.W.0011.180904T2136Z-180907T0712Z/
/CYCK1.1.ER.180904T2136Z.180905T1800Z.180906T1912Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Republican River at Clay Center.
* from Tuesday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Tuesday
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 15.8 feet by Wednesday evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from 
  U.S. Highway 24 to Milford Lake.

&&

LAT...LON 3957 9741 3957 9726 3929 9700 3926 9706




$$

KSC041-040228-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-180904T1320Z/
/CHPK1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Chapman Creek near Chapman.
* At 7:45 PM Monday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 18.4 feet. 

&&

LAT...LON 3906 9711 3908 9707 3905 9702 3897 9698 3896 9703




$$

KSC149-161-197-040228-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180904T1213Z/
/MHKK1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Kansas River at Manhattan.
* At 8:00 PM Monday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 14.2 feet. 


&&

LAT...LON 3917 9661 3920 9654 3919 9649 3915 9654




$$

KSC161-040228-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180904T1130Z/
/MWCK1.3.ER.180903T0930Z.180903T1115Z.180903T2323Z.UU/
858 PM CDT Mon Sep 3 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive.
* At 8:15 PM Monday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* The creek fell below flood stage at approximately 6:30 PM Monday.
* Forecast...The creek will continue to fall to 3.1 feet by Wednesday
  morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3923 9670 3919 9660 3918 9658 3915 9660 3921 9673




$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 2, 7:07 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TOP	Marshall	53 min
Sep 2, 7:17 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TOP	Riley	28 min
Sep 2, 7:26 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Marshall, Washington	4 hr
Sep 2, 7:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TOP	Marshall	31 min
Sep 2, 8:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TOP	Marshall	60 min
Sep 2, 8:26 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Cloud, Washington	3 hr
Sep 2, 9:08 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Clay, Marshall, Riley, Washington	6 hr
Sep 2, 9:25 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TOP	Washington	50 min
Sep 2, 10:24 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	TOP	Ottawa	12 hr
Sep 2, 10:36 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley	6 hr
Sep 3, 3:00 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	TOP	Marshall, Riley, Washington	8 hr
Sep 3, 3:45 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TOP	Riley	25 hr
Sep 3, 3:51 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TOP	Washington	2 hr
Sep 3, 4:01 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley	5 hr
Sep 3, 5:19 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Pottawatomie, Riley	4 hr
Sep 3, 5:47 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Geary, Riley	3 hr
Sep 3, 8:45 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	TOP	Geary, Riley	3 hr
Sep 3, 8:56 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TOP	Pottawatomie, Riley	4 hr
Sep 3, 9:09 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TOP	Clay	4 days
Sep 3, 9:44 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TOP	Pottawatomie	25 hr
Sep 3, 11:45 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	TOP	Geary, Riley	3 hr
Sep 3, 12:58 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	TOP	Riley	4 hr
Sep 3, 1:06 PM CDT	Flash Flood Watch	TOP	Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Nemaha and 5 more	48 hr
Sep 3, 2:10 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	TOP	Dickinson	18 hr
Sep 3, 4:32 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TOP	Clay, Marshall, Washington	58 min
Sep 3, 4:48 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	TOP	Riley	8 hr
Sep 3, 5:09 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TOP	Cloud, Republic, Washington	51 min
Sep 3, 6:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TOP	Cloud, Republic	61 min
Sep 3, 6:43 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TOP	Cloud	2 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.