Alert archive / Kansas / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 13, NWS Dodge City, KS
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.
- 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 7:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Ellis | 24 min |
| May 27, 7:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ellis, Trego | 29 min |
| May 28, 4:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Scott | 54 min |
| May 28, 4:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Lane, Scott | 41 min |
| May 28, 4:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ellis | 41 min |
| May 28, 4:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ellis | 30 min |
| May 28, 5:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Trego | 62 min |
| May 28, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ellis, Trego | 59 min |
| May 28, 6:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ellis, Trego | 39 min |
| May 28, 6:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ellis | 23 min |
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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.