UPDATED 2:15 p.m. Monday: The flood warnings information has been updated once again.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a flood warning for Mulberry Creek near Salina from Monday evening to Tuesday morning. At 1:46 p.m. Monday the level was 22.7 feet. Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Forecast: Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 24.3 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by tonight.
Impact: At 24.0 feet, agricultural flooding can be expected. Parts of Halstead Road near the river gauge site, which is west of Salina, will begin to take on water.
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UPDATE 9:40 a.m. Monday: The flood warnings information has been updated.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a flood warning effective until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday for Lincoln County and Saline County.
At 9:32 a.m. CDT, local law enforcement reported continued flooding in parts of Lincoln and Saline counties.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Flood warnings have been issued in our area.
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around don`t drown.
NWS in Topeka has issued a flood warning for Chapman Creek near Chapman through Tuesday morning. At 3:45 a.m. Monday, the creek level was 21.7 feet. Flood stage is 19 feet.
Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
Impact: At 19.0 feet, lowland flooding occurs from near the town of Industry upstream from Chapman to the Smoky Hill River downstream from Chapman.