Columbus, KS Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Warning issued November 3 at 8:01PM CST until November 6 at 8:00AM CST 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.

Hydrologic Outlook issued November 3 at 9:15AM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

ESFEAX Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie 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: Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie Flood stage: 23.0 feet Latest stage: 7.4 feet at 8 AM Tuesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 23.2 feet at 12 AM Wednesday Nov 04 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Hydrologic Outlook issued November 3 at 8:38AM CST 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.

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