Station Name: BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,004 feet

Nearest Address:
Barnes Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
Riley County

GPS Coordinates: 39.2372186, -96.5713918

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 8:35AM CDT until June 11 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 8:35 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Lyon Creek near Junction City affecting Geary County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lyon Creek near Junction City. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The north bank of the creek floods near the Highway 77 bridge. At 23.6 feet, The south bank of the creek floods near Highway 77. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

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/.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:07AM CDT until June 12 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:07 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Smoky Hill River at Enterprise affecting Dickinson County. Salt Creek near Ada affecting Ottawa County. Solomon River near Niles affecting Dickinson, Ottawa and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River near Niles. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to overflow into the low portion of a cultivated field on the right bank, upstream, adjacent to the gage site. At 23.0 feet, Rural overflow begins around the community of Niles. At 24.0 feet, Low land flooding continues along the river. At 27.0 feet, Arrowhead Road west of Niles floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 11.2 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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/.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:07AM CDT until June 12 at 8:42PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:07 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Smoky Hill River at Enterprise affecting Dickinson County. Salt Creek near Ada affecting Ottawa County. Solomon River near Niles affecting Dickinson, Ottawa and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Smoky Hill River at Enterprise. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low land agricultural flooding occurs from near Enterprise to near Junction City. At 26.0 feet, Valley north of the Kansas Highway 43 bridge on the north side of Enterprise floods. At 27.0 feet, Railroad tracks near Enterprise flood. At 30.0 feet, Kansas Highway 43 just north of the river floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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/.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 7:12PM CDT until June 12 at 8:42PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Smoky Hill River at Enterprise affecting Dickinson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Smoky Hill River at Enterprise. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low land agricultural flooding occurs from near Enterprise to near Junction City. At 26.0 feet, Valley north of the Kansas Highway 43 bridge on the north side of Enterprise floods. At 27.0 feet, Railroad tracks near Enterprise flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

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/.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 7:11PM CDT until June 12 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River near Niles affecting Saline, Ottawa and Dickinson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Solomon River near Niles. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to overflow into the low portion of a cultivated field on the right bank, upstream, adjacent to the gage site. At 23.0 feet, Rural overflow begins around the community of Niles. At 24.0 feet, Low land flooding continues along the river. At 27.0 feet, Arrowhead Road west of Niles floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 11.2 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.