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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Dodge City, KS

May 28, 2019Stafford County, Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this river flood warning at May 28, 2019, 2:11 PM CDT for Stafford County, Kansas. It took effect at May 28, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 28, 2019, 2:11 PM CDT (19:11 UTC)
In effect from
May 28, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 30, 2019, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Stafford County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Rattlesnake Creek (KS) near Zenith (ZENK1). The gauge peaked at 17.23 ft at May 29, 2019, 8:00 AM CDT.

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Action stage
16 ft
Minor stage
17 ft
Moderate stage
18 ft
Major stage
19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07142575, 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.

814 
WGUS43 KDDC 281911
FLWDDC
Bulletin - Immediate Broadcast Requested
Flood Warning 
National Weather Serice Dodge City KS
211 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...The National Weather Service in Dodge City, Ks has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Kansas...

  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.

.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.

&&

KSC185-290710-
/O.NEW.KDDC.FL.W.0013.190529T0000Z-190531T0300Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190529T0000Z.190529T1800Z.190530T2100Z.NO/
211 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Dodge City, Ks has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* from this evening to Thursday evening.
* At  1:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 17.3 feet by tomorrow evening.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 
  feet on July 2 1999.

&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
7 follow-up statements
459 
WGUS83 KDDC 290018
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
718 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

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

  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.


.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.



&&

KSC185-291218-
/O.CON.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190531T0300Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1800Z.190530T2100Z.NO/
718 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  6:46 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on July 2 
1999.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
193 
WGUS83 KDDC 290047
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
747 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas..
  The Buckner Creek Near Burdett 7W affecting Hodgeman and Pawnee 
  Counties.
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.


. Runoff from heavy rainfall since 20 May has resulted in continued flooding 
along Buckner Creek. Little additional rainfall is likely for most of this 
week, and flooding in southwest Kansas should gradually diminish.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.

The next statement will be issued ***TIME OF NEXT ISSUANCE***


&&

KSC083-145-291247-
/O.CON.KDDC.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190531T1048Z/
/BETK1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.190531T0448Z.UU/
747 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Buckner Creek Near Burdett 7W.
* At  9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.1 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Thursday before midnight.
* Impact...At 21.7 feet...Expect moderate flooding up to 5 feet or 
  more along the lower terraces of Buckner Creek. Move livestock well
  away from the main channel. The Creekside Cemetery Road along 
  Buckner Creek north of Gray will become inundated by two or more 
  feet of water. Northeast 232 Road and bridge which crosses Buckner 
  Creek north of Gray will become flooded as the river stage passes 
  21.7 feet.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 24.1 feet on September 
20 1996.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3810 9988 3812 9976 3819 9964 3819 9957
      3815 9957 3810 9971 3806 9987   

$$

KSC185-291247-
/O.CON.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190531T0300Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1200Z.190530T2100Z.NO/
747 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  7:31 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on July 2 
1999.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
497 
WGUS83 KDDC 291103
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
603 AM CDT Wed May 29 2019

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

  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.

The next statement will be issued ***TIME OF NEXT ISSUANCE***


&&

KSC185-292302-
/O.EXT.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190531T0000Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1200Z.190530T1800Z.NO/
603 AM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  5:31 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on July 2 
1999.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
162 
WGUS83 KDDC 291114
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
614 AM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas..
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.

The next statement will be issued later today. 


&&

KSC185-292313-
/O.CON.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190531T0000Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1200Z.190530T1800Z.NO/
614 AM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  5:31 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on July 2 
1999.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
731 
WGUS83 KDDC 291919
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
219 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

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

  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.


.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.

&&

KSC185-300719-
/O.EXT.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190530T2100Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1446Z.190530T1500Z.NO/
219 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  2:01 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on July 2 
1999.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
146 
WGUS83 KDDC 300102
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
800 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

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

  The Buckner Creek Near Burdett 7W affecting Hodgeman and Pawnee 
  Counties.
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas..
  The Crooked Creek Near Englewood affecting Meade County.


.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.


&&

KSC083-145-301302-
/O.EXT.KDDC.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190531T0451Z/
/BETK1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.190530T2251Z.UU/
802 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Buckner Creek Near Burdett 7W.
* At  9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.7 feet...Expect moderate flooding up to 5 feet or 
  more along the lower terraces of Buckner Creek. Move livestock well
  away from the main channel. The Creekside Cemetery Road along 
  Buckner Creek north of Gray will become inundated by two or more 
  feet of water. Northeast 232 Road and bridge which crosses Buckner 
  Creek north of Gray will become flooded as the river stage passes 
  21.7 feet.

&&
   
LAT...LON 3810 9988 3812 9976 3819 9964 3819 9957
      3815 9957 3810 9971 3806 9987   

$$

KSC119-301302-
/O.CON.KDDC.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190531T1200Z/
/ENWK1.1.ER.190530T0600Z.190530T1800Z.190531T0600Z.NO/
802 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Crooked Creek Near Englewood.
* At  7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 6.6 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet...Prepare for minor overflows along portions 
  of crooked creek in southern meade county as the creek moves out 
  onto the floodplain.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 6.3 feet on August 13 
2002.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3714 10040 3710 10028 3702 10012 3700 10012
      3700 10020 3713 10042       

$$

KSC185-301200-
/O.EXT.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190530T1200Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1446Z.190530T0600Z.NO/
802 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on July 2 
1999.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$
929 
WGUS83 KDDC 301219
FLSDDC
  
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
719 AM CDT Thu May 30 2019

...The Flood Warning has expired for the following rivers in 
Kansas...

  The Rattlesnake Creek  Zenith 10NNW affecting Stafford County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas..
  The Crooked Creek Near Englewood affecting Meade County.

.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Safety message...

Do not drive through flowing water or go around barricades. Nearly 
half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn around don't 
drown.

Continue to monitor noaa all hazards radio or commercial broadcasts 
for further information.

For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at: 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ddc (lowercase) for 
additional hydrologic information.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon or evening.


&&

KSC119-310018-
/O.CON.KDDC.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190531T1200Z/
/ENWK1.1.ER.190530T0626Z.190530T1800Z.190531T0600Z.NO/
719 AM CDT Thu May 30 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Crooked Creek Near Englewood.
* At  6:30 AM Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 6.6 feet by this afternoon.the river will fall below 
  flood stage by after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet...Prepare for minor overflows along portions 
  of crooked creek in southern meade county as the creek moves out 
  onto the floodplain.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 6.3 feet on August 13 
  2002.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3714 10040 3710 10028 3702 10012 3700 10012
      3700 10020 3713 10042       

$$

KSC185-301249-
/O.EXP.KDDC.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190530T1200Z/
/ZENK1.1.ER.190528T2215Z.190529T1446Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
719 AM CDT Thu May 30 2019

The Flood Warning has expired for
  The Rattlesnake Creek Near Zenith 10NNW.
* At  6:46 AM Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Road south of bridge is threatened by 
  inundation.
* this crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on March 25 
  2000.
&&
   
LAT...LON 3807 9875 3810 9869 3810 9857 3810 9850
      3808 9853 3807 9870 3803 9875   

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 7:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCEllis24 min
May 27, 7:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCEllis, Trego29 min
May 28, 4:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCScott54 min
May 28, 4:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCLane, Scott41 min
May 28, 4:19 PM CDTTornado WarningDDCEllis41 min
May 28, 4:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCEllis30 min
May 28, 5:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCTrego62 min
May 28, 6:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCEllis, Trego59 min
May 28, 6:21 PM CDTTornado WarningDDCEllis, Trego39 min
May 28, 6:57 PM CDTTornado WarningDDCEllis23 min

Nearby

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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.