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 Watch issued May 18 at 6:29AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 6:29 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

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.

Tornado Watch issued May 18 at 12:50PM CDT until May 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 8:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 222 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KANSAS DICKINSON IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS GEARY MORRIS IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS CLAY CLOUD OTTAWA REPUBLIC WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST KANSAS BROWN JACKSON MARSHALL NEMAHA POTTAWATOMIE RILEY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABILENE, BELLEVILLE, BENNINGTON, BLUE RAPIDS, CLAY CENTER, CLIFTON, CONCORDIA, COUNCIL GROVE, FRANKFORT, GREENLEAF, HANOVER, HERINGTON, HIAWATHA, HOLTON, HORTON, JUNCTION CITY, LINN, MANHATTAN, MARYSVILLE, MINNEAPOLIS, SABETHA, SENECA, ST. MARYS, WAMEGO, AND WASHINGTON.

Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 1:02AM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:02 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Dickinson, Geary, Lyon, Morris, and Wabaunsee Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution while driving. Secure outdoor objects.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 18 at 9:47AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:47 AM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

ESFTOP Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County Near Paxico 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: Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County Near Paxico Flood stage: 21.0 feet Latest stage: 3.7 feet at 8 AM Monday Maximum Forecast Stage: 20.7 feet at 7 AM Tuesday May 19 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Tue 1pm 1am 1pm Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County Paxico 21.0 3.7 Mon 8am 3.6 17.3 11.0 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 18 at 4:47AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 4:47 AM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 4:45 AM

ESFTOP Mud Creek near Abilene 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: Mud Creek near Abilene Flood stage: 15.0 feet Maximum Forecast Stage: 12.7 feet at 1 AM Tuesday May 19 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Mon Tue 7am 7pm 7am Mud Creek Abilene 15.0 MSG MSG 2.6 10.5 11.0 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.