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Flood Warning
Issued: 11:23 AM Jun. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay and Ottawa. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 621 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - This Flood Warning will replace the ongoing Flash Flood Warnings. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manhattan, Junction City, Abilene, Wamego, Herington, Minneapolis, Alma, St. Marys, Ogden, Grandview Plaza, Chapman, Solomon, Wakefield, Riley, Enterprise, Bennington, St. George, Maple Hill, White City and Milford. - This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 342. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 10:19 AM Jun. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood waters reach Poliska Lane, just north of Fort Riley Boulevard. At 16.0 feet, Flood waters begin to reach North 1200 Road, commonly known as Wildcat Creek Road, just upstream of the Scenic Drive bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.7 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. && Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Tue Wed 6am 6pm 6am Wildcat Creek Manhattan Scenic Driv 14.0 14.8 Tue 4am 12.6 6.8 3.6 &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 8:57 AM Jun. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. &&
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