Flood Warning for Decatur, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Water spreads over agricultural fields and low lying areas with actual water depth in creek at about 6 feet. At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur in nearby agricultural fields and low lying...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Sappa Creek At Oberlin 1sw affecting Decatur County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Sappa Creek at Oberlin 1sw.
WHEN
Until late tomorrow morning.
IMPACTS
At 11.0 feet, Water spreads over agricultural fields and low lying areas with actual water depth in creek at about 6 feet. At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur in nearby agricultural fields and low lying areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.7 feet. Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Monday was 14.7 feet. The creek was reported to be at 13 feet early Tuesday morning. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet Sunday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on 05/24/2008.
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 930 AM CDT.