Marshall County, KS

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In effect from Thursday 11/05 4:48 PM CST – Friday 11/06 8:00 AM CST

Issued by NWS Topeka KS

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas

Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County.

What

Minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Big Blue River near Blue Rapids.

When

From Thursday afternoon to Friday morning.

Impacts

At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.

Additional Details

- At 7:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday afternoon to a crest of 26.1 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

What to Do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.


Areas Impacted

  • Marshall, KS

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Tuesday 11/03 8:38 AM CST – Wednesday 11/04 8:45 AM CST

Issued by NWS Topeka KS

ESFTOP

Little Blue River near Barnes

This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated.

Location: Little Blue River near Barnes Flood stage: 16.0 feet Latest stage: 4.8 feet at 7 AM Tuesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 15.4 feet at 6 AM Thursday Nov 05

Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Wed 12pm 12am 12pm Little Blue River Barnes 16.0 4.8 Tue 7am 4.9 7.3 10.7

Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.


Areas Impacted

  • Marshall, KS
  • Washington, KS

Briefings

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Weather Story

Created by the NWS Topeka WFO

Cool autumn weather sticks around through Friday, followed by a slight warming trend for the weekend. We'll also be drying out after yesterday and today's rain, with just a low chance for light rain on Thursday.

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