Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 9 at 2:00AM CDT until June 10 at 2:13AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas...
Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive affecting Riley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood waters reach Poliska Lane, just
north of Fort Riley Boulevard.
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.
At 17.0 feet, The low spot in Anneberg Circle is flooded with
water very close to the golf course clubhouse.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/top/.
Area Description:
Riley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov