Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 5 at 2:57AM CDT until June 5 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 12:57am
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive affecting Riley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early this morning and continue falling to 2.7 feet early
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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