Water Temperature of the Big Blue River in Manhattan, KS
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 AM CDT
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Station Name: BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,004 feet / 306 meters
Nearest Address:
Barnes Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
Riley County
GPS Coordinates: 39.2372186, -96.5713918
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Kansas River, Topeka, KS (47.2 mi)
Delaware River, Perry, KS (63.5 mi)
Neosho River, Neosho Rapids, KS (67.5 mi)
Neosho River, Burlington, KS (85.0 mi)
Kansas River, De Soto, KS (87.9 mi)
Cedar Creek, De Soto, KS (90.2 mi)
Kansas River, Edwardsville, KS (96.4 mi)
Missouri River, St. Joseph, MO (98.1 mi)
Turkey Creek, Kansas City, KS (103.5 mi)
Indian Creek, Overland Park, KS (103.9 mi)
Weather for Manhattan, Kansas
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 64.9°F
Wind: SE 4.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.9
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 94°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 97°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 3:28 AM
Moonset: 10:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:58 AM - 5:28 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM9:58 AM - 11:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 9 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Tue September 9, 2025, 8:37 AM
Expires: Wed September 10, 2025, 8:45 AM
ESFTOP Solomon River near Niles 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: Solomon River near Niles Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 3.6 feet at 7 AM Tuesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 25.3 feet at 1 PM Friday Sep 12 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Wed 1pm 1am 1pm Solomon River Niles 24.0 3.6 Tue 7am 3.6 4.7 10.3 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 9 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Tue September 9, 2025, 8:37 AM
Expires: Wed September 10, 2025, 8:45 AM
ESFTOP Solomon River near Niles 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: Solomon River near Niles Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 3.6 feet at 7 AM Tuesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 25.3 feet at 1 PM Friday Sep 12 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Wed 1pm 1am 1pm Solomon River Niles 24.0 3.6 Tue 7am 3.6 4.7 10.3 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 9 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Tue September 9, 2025, 8:37 AM
Expires: Wed September 10, 2025, 8:45 AM
ESFTOP Solomon River near Niles 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: Solomon River near Niles Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 3.6 feet at 7 AM Tuesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 25.3 feet at 1 PM Friday Sep 12 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Wed 1pm 1am 1pm Solomon River Niles 24.0 3.6 Tue 7am 3.6 4.7 10.3 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Flood Warning issued September 9 at 9:42PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Tue September 9, 2025, 9:42 PM
Expires: Wed September 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Salt Creek near Ada affecting Ottawa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Salt Creek near Ada. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor low land flooding along the Salt Creek. At 20.0 feet, 50th Road just south of the bridge over the Salt Creek floods. At 20.2 feet, Deck of 50th Road bridge over the Salt Creek floods. At 21.0 feet, Flood waters are over one half mile wide over cultivated farm land 3 miles east southeast of the town of Ada. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.3 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 September 9 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Tue September 9, 2025, 8:37 AM
Expires: Wed September 10, 2025, 8:45 AM
ESFTOP Solomon River near Niles 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: Solomon River near Niles Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 3.6 feet at 7 AM Tuesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 25.3 feet at 1 PM Friday Sep 12 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Wed 1pm 1am 1pm Solomon River Niles 24.0 3.6 Tue 7am 3.6 4.7 10.3 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.6°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 3:28 AM
Moonset: 10:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:58 AM - 5:28 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM9:58 AM - 11:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.6°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 4:21 AM
Moonset: 11:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:51 AM - 6:21 AM3:24 PM - 5:54 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 PM - 10:45 PM11:15 AM - 12:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.4°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 5:17 AM
Moonset: 1:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:47 AM - 7:17 AM4:22 PM - 6:52 PM
Minor Periods
9:56 PM - 11:26 PM12:32 AM - 2:02 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.3°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Wind: 20.4 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 6:17 AM
Moonset: 2:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:47 AM - 8:17 AM5:23 PM - 7:53 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:47 PM - 3:17 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.6°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 7:19 AM
Moonset: 3:24 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:49 AM - 9:19 AM6:25 PM - 8:55 PM
Minor Periods
2:54 PM - 4:24 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5