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 April 27 at 6:38AM CDT until April 27 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 6:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Until noon CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Junction City, Wamego, Alma, St. Marys, Grandview Plaza, St. George, White City, Alta Vista, Dwight, McFarland, Paxico, Belvue, Emmett, Louisville, Woodbine, Parkerville, Latimer and Volland. - This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 305 and 335.

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

Flood Watch issued April 26 at 7:44PM CDT until April 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 7:44 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in east central Kansas, Douglas and Shawnee. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha and Pottawatomie. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible tonight through Monday morning. Rivers and creeks may rise above flood stage.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 6:38AM CDT until April 27 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 6:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Kansas, including the following county, Wabaunsee. * WHEN...Until noon CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eskridge, Maple Hill and Keene. - This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 337 and 345.

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

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 6:24AM CDT until April 28 at 4:42AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 6:24 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Mill Creek Near Paxico affecting Wabaunsee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mill Creek near Paxico. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying farm fields and campsites along the creek begin to flood. At 30.0 feet, Campsites on west side of campground begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 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/.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 26 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:15 AM

ESFTOP Black Vermillion River near Frankfort 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: Black Vermillion River near Frankfort Flood stage: 19.0 feet Latest stage: 3.6 feet at 8 AM Sunday Maximum Forecast Stage: 23.2 feet at 1 PM Monday Apr 27 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.